How far is Greenwood, IN from Brookston, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Brookston, IN is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
87.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
79.29 mi
127.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.29 mi
Kilometers
127.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.15 mi
Kilometers
140.26 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Ulen
IN

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

From Greenwood
43.6 mi
00h 53m
To Brookston
43.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    2571 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

    1642 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

    71 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · North River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
36.5 mi · 42%
I 65 North
19 mi · 22%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 20%
North River Road
7.2 mi · 8%
Main Street West
0.49 mi · 1%
SR 43
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 39m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
00h 53m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Brookston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Greenwood and 43.6 miles from Brookston.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Brookston.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Brookston. Straight-line distance: 79.29 mi (127.6 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Brookston (-86.86723, 40.60281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $11.58
Round trip
$23.15
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.58 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.06 $26.11
Premium $4.65 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.30 $16.28 $32.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Brookston. The current time is 02:13:54.

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.