How far is Brownstown, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Brownstown, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.43 mi
01h 08m
Flight
50.88 mi
81.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.88 mi
Kilometers
81.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.43 mi
Kilometers
98.87 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Brownstown
Tue, May 26, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownstown
2026-05-26T13:23
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Brownstown
30.6 mi
00h 34m
To Greenwood
30.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Tipton Street

    9.6 mi · 14 min · West Tipton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Ewing Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Ewing Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    130 m · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 65 North: Indianapolis

    796 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43.5 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1915 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownstown 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
43.7 mi · 71%
West Tipton Street
9.59 mi · 16%
North Ewing Street
4.5 mi · 7%
East Main Street
1.83 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
South Broadway Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

43.5 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 34m from Brownstown
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownstown and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Brownstown to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Brownstown and 30.8 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownstown and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownstown and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.89 km).

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#1 Brownstown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,952
Coordinates38.8789400, -86.0419200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.04193, 38.878943)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 Brownstown and Greenwood. The current time is 13:23:20.

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.