How far is Greenwood, IN from Brownstown, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Brownstown, IN is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
60.88 mi
01h 16m
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
60.88 mi
Kilometers
97.97 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownstown
Tue, May 26, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-26T14:09
Arrive Brownstown
Tue, May 26, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
30.4 mi
00h 38m
To Brownstown
30.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
76°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South

    1704 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    43.5 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11: Seymour, Jonesville

    1131 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    9.6 mi · 14 min · East Tipton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
43.8 mi · 72%
East Tipton Street
9.59 mi · 16%
SR 11
4.62 mi · 8%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 38m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 30.4 miles from Greenwood and 30.4 miles from Brownstown.

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 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Greenwood and Brownstown. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.89 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brownstown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,952
Coordinates38.8789400, -86.0419200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Brownstown (-86.04192, 38.87894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
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
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 Greenwood and Brownstown. The current time is 14:09:36.

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.