Infrastructure of Johnson County Indiana

Interstate 65, which runs north and south through Johnson County, provides direct access to the City of Indianapolis. Air travel is convenient, whether at the nearby Greenwood Municipal Airport or the Indianapolis International Airport, just 20 minutes away. Low traffic congestion creates an easy commute by I-65, with the average commute time for Johnson County residents under 25 minutes. Johnson County is served by two short line railroads, Indiana Rail Road and Louisville Indiana Rail, providing connections to major north-south and east-west lines.

With its proximity to Indianapolis, the county offers access to the conveniences and resources of a large metropolitan area yet maintains the rural qualities to allow residents to choose the lifestyle they prefer.

Airports
Johnson County is served by 2 airports within the county, Franklin Flying Field and Greenwood Municipal Airport in addition to the nearby Indianapolis International Airport.

Franklin Flying Field serves Franklin and Johnson County and is owned by Marguerite Mullendore. The paved runway extends for 2400 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 740 feet at a distance of about 3 miles from Franklin.

Greenwood Municipal Airport serves Indianapolis and Johnson County and is owned by Greenwood Boac. The paved runway extends for 4300 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 822 feet at a distance of about 3 miles from Indianapolis.

Indianapolis International Airport

  • Located in Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 runways:
    • Longest is 11,200 feet
  • Served by 10 major and 19 national passenger airlines
  • Airport Activity 2005
    • Total Passengers: 8,524,442
    • Daily Aircraft Departures: 280
    • Non-stop Destinations: 39
    • Cargo Volume (tons): 1,136,545

Source: Indianapolis International Airport, BAA Indianapolis

Greenwood Municipal Airport

  • Located in Greenwood, IN
  • Runway: 4,300 feet

Source: Greenwood Municipal Airport

Rail Service in Johnson County
Johnson County is is served by short line railroads. Bargersville, Franklin, Greenwood, Whiteland and Edinburgh in Johnson County are all served by either Indiana Rail Road or Louisville Indiana Rail Company with connections to the major north-south, and east west rail lines.

In October 2000, the U.S. Department of Transportation designated the Louisville Indiana Rail Company (LIRC) alignment as a high-speed rail corridor. Between Indianapolis and Edinburg, IN, the LIRC is designated by the Department of Defense as an element of the Strategic Rail Corridor Network (STRACNET).

Source: Association of American Railroads & Indiana Department of Transportation

20 major cities within a 600-mile radius – including Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Louisville and St. Louis

The graphic above shows the major markets within a 600 mile radius of Johnson County Indiana.

Distance from Johnson County to Major Metro Areas

  • Chicago, IL - 194 miles / 312.20 kilometers
  • Cincinnati, OH - 100 miles / 160.93 kilometers
  • Louisville, KY - 90 miles / 144.84 kilometers
  • St. Louis, MO - 260 miles / 418.42 kilometers
  • Columbus, OH- 193 miles/309.24 kilometers
  • Atlanta, GA - 514 miles/823.58 kilometers
  • New York, NY-723 miles/1158.46 kilometers

Motor Carriers Serving Johnson County

  • 45 Common Carriers with Local Terminals
  • 65 LTL with Local Operations
  • 30 FTL with Local Operations

Source: Langham Transportation

Nearest Current Foreign Trade Zone Availability

  • Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone Inc.
    • Indianapolis International Airport

Source: Indianapolis FTZ

Indiana Ports

The Louisville Indiana Rail and I-65 are a direct route to the Clark Maritime Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana - 90 miles / 144.84 kilometers. Clark is a member of the Ports of Indiana system.

  • Burns Harbor
    194 miles/312.20 kilometers
    Portage, Indiana on Lake Michigan
  • Clark Maritime Centre
    90 miles/144.84 kilometers
    Jeffersonville, Indiana on Ohio River
  • Port of Mount Vernon
    Mount Vernon, Indiana on Ohio River

Source: Ports of Indiana

Bus Transportation
Greenwood, Indiana is a part of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Bus and Amtrack system.

For detailed information on the system, visit the Indianapolis transit authority.

Passenger Rail Transportation
Johnson County is linked via passenger rail to many points throughout the US.

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