How far is Greenwood, IN from Knox, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Knox, IN is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
130.27 mi
03h 10m
Flight
119.38 mi
192.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.27 mi
Kilometers
209.65 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:10 AM to 10:10 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
10:40 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
Forest
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Greenwood
65.2 mi
01h 35m
To Knox
65.1 mi
01h 35m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street

    118 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West 86th Street

    2301 ft · 54 sec · West 86th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Zionsville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    673 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Sycamore Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Michigan Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    39.7 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Michigan Road
48.2 mi · 37%
Logansport Bypass Road
43.5 mi · 33%
I 465 West
20.9 mi · 16%
South Michigan Road
6.31 mi · 5%
Zionsville Road
2.48 mi · 2%
East Sycamore Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Logansport Bypass Road

Continue straight

39.7 mi · 01h 00m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest
01h 35m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Knox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Greenwood and 65.1 miles from Knox.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Knox.

Stop Ideas Near Forest

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

70 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Knox. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.13 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 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Knox, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 03:25:42, although it is 02:25:42 in Knox.

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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.