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

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Burns Harbor, IN is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.12 mi
03h 21m
Flight
149.09 mi
239.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
172.12 mi
Kilometers
277 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:22 AM to 10:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Greenwood
86.1 mi
01h 40m
To Burns Harbor
86.1 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Port of Indiana, Portage

    2521 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Crisman Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Crisman Road

  18. 18

    Continue on George Nelson Drive

    1706 ft · 49 sec · George Nelson Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    827 ft · 43 sec · North Loop Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Boundary Road

    2012 ft · 1 min · South Boundary Road

  21. 21

    Continue on W Street

    1996 ft · 2 min · W Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto R Street

    1620 ft · 1 min · R Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · R Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 69%
I 65 North
19 mi · 11%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 10%
Borman Expressway
5.68 mi · 3%
Crisman Road
1.98 mi · 1%
I 80 East
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 40m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Burns Harbor?

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Greenwood and 86.1 miles from Burns Harbor.

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 23 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.

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 Greenwood and Burns Harbor. Straight-line distance: 149.09 mi (239.94 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Burns Harbor

#2 Burns Harbor

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,922
Coordinates41.6258700, -87.1333700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Burns Harbor (-87.13337, 41.62587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.82 $51.63
Premium $4.65 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $5.30 $32.20 $64.39

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 Greenwood, IN and Burns Harbor, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 03:42:32, although it is 02:42:32 in Burns Harbor.

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.