How far is Greenwood, IN from Hobart, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Hobart, IN is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
162.13 mi
03h 08m
Flight
145.62 mi
234.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.62 mi
Kilometers
234.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.13 mi
Kilometers
260.92 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 5:31 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Fri, Apr 24, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-24T03:23
Arrive Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:08 AM to 10:08 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
10:44 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
81.1 mi
01h 34m
To Hobart
81 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Valparaiso University

    548 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East 81st Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East 81st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grand Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on South Lake Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Lake Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East 10th Street

    1848 ft · 45 sec · East 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    2174 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1815 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
111 mi · 68%
I 65 North
19 mi · 12%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 11%
East 81st Avenue
3.26 mi · 2%
Grand Boulevard
2.5 mi · 2%
South Lake Park Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 34m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Greenwood and 81 miles from Hobart.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Battle Ground, 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 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 Greenwood and Hobart. Straight-line distance: 145.62 mi (234.35 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Hobart

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Population27,913
Coordinates41.5322600, -87.2550400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Hobart (-87.25504, 41.53226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.66 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
11.44 gal · 43.32 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.33 $48.65
Premium $4.65 $26.62 $53.24
Diesel $5.30 $30.34 $60.68

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Hobart, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 03:23:17, although it is 02:23:17 in Hobart.

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.