How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.51 mi
02h 38m
Flight
139.84 mi
225.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.84 mi
Kilometers
225.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.51 mi
Kilometers
255.09 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 30, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 4:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Lake
2026-04-30T10:55
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 30, 1:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Lake
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Cedar Lake
78.4 mi
01h 19m
To Greenwood
80.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 36 sec · Lauerman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Wicker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Commercial Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 181st Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
116 mi · 73%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 11%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 4%
Wicker Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
East 181st Avenue
4.63 mi · 3%
West Commercial Avenue
2.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
139.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 19m from Cedar Lake
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Cedar Lake and Mostly Clear near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Cedar Lake and 80.1 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Lake and Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers around Cedar Lake and Mostly Clear near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 139.84 mi (225.05 km).

Cedar Lake

#1 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Lauerman Street (-87.440789, 41.364818)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.17 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.16
11.18 gal · 42.34 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.08 $42.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.77 $47.55
Premium $4.65 $26.02 $52.03
Diesel $5.30 $29.65 $59.30

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cedar Lake, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Cedar Lake is 10:55:32, although it is 11:55:32 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.