How far is Greenwood, IN from Bourbon, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Bourbon, IN is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.98 mi
02h 52m
Flight
116.22 mi
187.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.22 mi
Kilometers
187.03 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.98 mi
Kilometers
205.97 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourbon
Sun, May 24, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Mon, May 25, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-24T20:39
Arrive Bourbon
Sun, May 24, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Indian Heights
IN

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

From Greenwood
64.1 mi
01h 26m
To Bourbon
63.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    29 m · 7 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Meridian Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old US Highway 31

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3183 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Bourbon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
75.1 mi · 59%
South Emerson Avenue
19.3 mi · 15%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 4%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 3%
South Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 1%
South Old US Highway 31
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

75.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Heights
01h 26m from Greenwood
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Bourbon?

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Indian Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Greenwood and 63.9 miles from Bourbon.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbon.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Heights

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Bourbon. Straight-line distance: 116.22 mi (187.03 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Bourbon

#2 Bourbon

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,746
Coordinates41.2956000, -86.1163900
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Bourbon (-86.11639, 41.2956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.65 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $5.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Bourbon. The current time is 20:39:52.

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.