How far is Burns Harbor, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Burns Harbor, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.45 mi
02h 57m
Flight
149.09 mi
239.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.09 mi
Kilometers
239.94 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.45 mi
Kilometers
285.58 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burns Harbor
2026-04-16T01:03
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burns Harbor
9:30 PM CDT
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Burns Harbor
85.9 mi
01h 28m
To Greenwood
91.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burns Harbor and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on R Street

    1620 ft · 1 min · R Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Street

    1996 ft · 1 min · W Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Boundary Road

    2012 ft · 2 min · South Boundary Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    827 ft · 42 sec · North Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto George Nelson Drive

    2639 ft · 1 min · George Nelson Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burns Harbor 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 77%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 10%
I 94 West
6.3 mi · 4%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 4%
George Nelson Drive
2.06 mi · 1%
I 65
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 28m from Burns Harbor
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burns Harbor and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Burns Harbor to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Burns Harbor and 91.5 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burns Harbor 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 Likely around Burns Harbor and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burns Harbor and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 149.09 mi (239.94 km).

Burns Harbor

#1 Burns Harbor

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,922
Coordinates41.6258700, -87.1333700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: R Street (-87.134114, 41.626455)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.7 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.21
12.52 gal · 47.4 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.61 $47.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.62 $53.25
Premium $4.65 $29.13 $58.27
Diesel $5.30 $33.20 $66.41

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 · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burns Harbor, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Burns Harbor is 01:03:51, although it is 02:03:51 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.