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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.54 mi
03h 06m
Flight
144.2 mi
232.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.2 mi
Kilometers
232.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.54 mi
Kilometers
280.89 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Tue, May 26, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-26T00:08
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elnora
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Springfield
86.7 mi
01h 33m
To Greenwood
87.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Springfield and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Springfield Road

    7.6 mi · 18 min · North Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Princeton Street

    531 ft · 19 sec · Princeton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 66

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis

    604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis

  7. 7

    Continue on North Saint Francis Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North

    1419 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    134.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road

    1648 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

    560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road

    46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
135 mi · 77%
North Saint Francis Street
18.4 mi · 11%
North Springfield Road
7.57 mi · 4%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 2%
State Highway 66
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elnora
01h 33m from Springfield
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elnora, 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 Elnora.

BUS

Evansville, IN

109 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 144.2 mi (232.07 km).

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#1 Springfield

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population3,924
Coordinates38.0425400, -87.8703000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: North Springfield Road (-87.870215, 38.042537)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.31 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.62 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Springfield is 00:08:57, although it is 01:08:57 in Greenwood.

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.