How far is Southport, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Southport, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.86 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.72 mi
5.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.72 mi
Kilometers
5.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.86 mi
Kilometers
6.22 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Southport
Tue, May 26, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southport
2026-05-26T06:24
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spring Hill
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From Southport
2 mi
00h 04m
To Greenwood
1.9 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Southport Road

    61 m · 10 sec · East Southport Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broadway Street West

    1134 ft · 34 sec · Broadway Street West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Meridian Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · South Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southport and Greenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
179.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Avenue
3.53 mi · 91%
Broadway Street West
0.21 mi · 6%
South Meridian Street
0.13 mi · 3%
East Southport Road
0.04 mi · 1%
Main Street West
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Madison Avenue

Turn right onto Madison Avenue

3.53 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hill
00h 04m from Southport
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southport and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southport to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Southport and 1.9 miles from Greenwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southport and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Hill.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

16 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

82 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

84 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 3.72 mi (5.99 km).

Southport

#1 Southport

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population1,760
Coordinates39.6650500, -86.1277600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: East Southport Road (-86.127756, 39.664917)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.52 L · about $0.53
Round trip
$1.06
0.28 gal · 1.04 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.53 $1.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.60 $1.19
Premium $4.65 $0.65 $1.30
Diesel $5.30 $0.74 $1.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Southport and Greenwood. The current time is 06:24:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.