How far is Springfield, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Springfield, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Greenwood.
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Start on North Springfield Road
7.6 mi · 18 min · North Springfield Road
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Continue on Princeton Street
531 ft · 19 sec · Princeton Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 66
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2705 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis
604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis
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Continue on North Saint Francis Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street
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Take the ramp right
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North
1419 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
134.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road
1648 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road
46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
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Turn left onto County Road 300 West
2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West
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Turn right onto Main Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Greenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Springfield and 87.8 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Springfield and Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Elnora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elnora.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 144.2 mi (232.07 km).
#1 Springfield
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,924 |
| Coordinates | 38.0425400, -87.8703000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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