Greenwood, IN Road Trips
Greenwood, IN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 32 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 57 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Greenwood, IN head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
35
Longest Drive
173.9 mi
Simonton Lake, IN
Quickest Drive
21m
Needham, IN
Plan Around Greenwood, IN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Greenwood, IN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Greenwood, IN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Greenwood, IN
Greenwood, IN to Simonton Lake, IN
Greenwood, IN to Westville, IN
Greenwood, IN to Gulivoire Park, IN
Greenwood, IN to Saluda, IN
Greenwood, IN to Farmersburg, IN
Greenwood, IN to Dunkirk, IN
Greenwood, IN to Sparta, IN
Greenwood, IN to Milan, IN
Greenwood, IN to Redding, IN
Greenwood, IN to Cambridge City, IN
Greenwood, IN to Oolitic, IN
Greenwood, IN to Jefferson, IN
Greenwood, IN to Alexandria, IN
Greenwood, IN to Guthrie, IN
Greenwood, IN to Ellettsville, IN
Greenwood, IN to Jamestown, IN
Greenwood, IN to Knox, IN
Greenwood, IN to Geneva, IN
Driving from Greenwood, IN
The typical drive from Greenwood, IN covers about 57 miles and takes around 1h 15m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 174 miles (3h 43m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Greenwood, IN are Simonton Lake, IN (173.9 mi, 3h 43m), Westville, IN (152.4 mi, 3h 25m), Gulivoire Park, IN (149.9 mi, 3h 11m), Saluda, IN (93.4 mi, 1h 56m), and Farmersburg, IN (91.4 mi, 1h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 57-mile drive from Greenwood, IN, expect to burn about 2.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 32 mapped routes leaving Greenwood, IN and 3 routes heading into Greenwood, IN, covering 35 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 174 miles.
The longest mapped route from Greenwood, IN covers 174 miles and takes approximately 3h 43m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Greenwood, IN runs about 57 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Greenwood, IN include Simonton Lake, IN, Westville, IN, Gulivoire Park, IN and Saluda, IN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Greenwood, IN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
64,237
Median Income
$78,765
Median Home Value
$248,700
Median Age
36.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Greenwood, IN
A sampling of people born in Greenwood, IN.
Trayce Jackson-Davis
2000
American basketball player
Harry Morton Fitzpatrick
1886–1949
American mycologist (1886-1949)
City data from Wikidata (Q1778780), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Greenwood, IN
Greenwood is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Downtown Greenwood Downtown Greenwood still holds a very small town feeling with a few shops and services.
Craig Park 10 E Smith Valley Rd. Park with walkways. Freedom Festival It offers a parade, the BBQ, food & business vendors, Old Towne Merchants Association Street Fair, live entertainment, concerts, kids' fairs and fireworks. It is held in late June/early July. Farmer's Market Every Saturday morning, there is a local farmers' market. There is great variety including fresh produce, honey, gourds, herbs, hanging baskets, cut flowers, and bedding plants. It is found behind the Greenwood Public Library - south of Main Street off of Madison or Meridian Avenue. Our Lady of Greenwood Festival It is held during the summer, varying between June and July, at Our Lady of Greenwood School. It is a small festival with rides and games. Or, in a sense, it is like a small town carnival. Regal Greenwood & RPX, 461 Greenwood Park South Dr, ☏ +1 844-462-7342. Roberts Salon & Day Spa, 899 Loews Blvd, ☏ +1 317 881-8207. Greater Greenwood Community Band, sanctioned and supported by the City of Greenwood.
Egg Roll No.1, 640 US 31 S, ☏ +1 317 889-9988. This is a family-owned Chinese fast-food restaurant. It has been said to be one of the best in the area. It has carry-out and dine in. Four Seasons Family Restaurant, 1140 North State Road 135, ☏ +1 317 859-1985.
Strange Brew, 4800 W Smith Valley Rd, ☏ +1 317 881-5282.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Greenwood, 1180 Wilson Dr. Red Roof Inn, 110 Sheek Rd. Best Western Plus Greenwood/Indy South Inn, 1281 S Park Dr, ☏ +1 317 865-0100. Intown Suites, 887 E Main St, ☏ +1 317 865-0920.
Greenwood sits just south of the capital, Indianapolis. I-65 heads north-south from Indianapolis into Greenwood. US-31 runs north-south through the city. US-37 runs north-south just to the west of the city. Indianapolis International Airport, 2500 S. High School Rd, Indianapolis, ☏ +1 317 487-7243. Greenwood is about 20 - 25 minutes from the airport. Greyhound, 350 S. Illinois St, Indianapolis, ☏ +1 317 267-3076. Greenwood is about 25 minues from the bus station. Indianapolis would be the closest bus station. The next closest would be the one in Terre Haute, which is around 1 hour or so. Amtrak 350 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis. Greenwood is about 25 minutes from the train station.
The easiest way to get around Greenwood is by car. IndyGo +1 317 635-3344. IndyGo services all over Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Most taxis and cabs service only around Indianapolis. They become pricey due to the 20 - 30 minutes from Indianapolis to Greenwood.
Travel tips adapted from Greenwood (Indiana) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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