How far is Greenwood, IN from Lake Dalecarlia, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Lake Dalecarlia, IN is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Lake Dalecarlia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Lake Dalecarlia.
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Start on Main Street West
2571 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 10 min
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron
1818 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East 181st Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · East 181st Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grant Street
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Turn left onto West 169th Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · West 169th Avenue
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Marshall Street
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Continue on West 161st Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · West 161st Avenue
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1714 ft · 1 min · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Burr Oak Terrace
671 ft · 35 sec · Burr Oak Terrace
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Turn left onto East Drive
6 m · 1 sec · East Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Lake Dalecarlia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Lake Dalecarlia?
The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Greenwood and 74.6 miles from Lake Dalecarlia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenwood and Lake Dalecarlia, 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 Lake Dalecarlia.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Lake Dalecarlia. Straight-line distance: 136.6 mi (219.84 km).
#1 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Dalecarlia
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308700, -87.3947600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dalecarlia (-87.39476, 41.33087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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