How far is Greenwood, IN from Ligonier, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Ligonier, IN is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
165.78 mi
03h 16m
Flight
130.85 mi
210.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.85 mi
Kilometers
210.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.78 mi
Kilometers
266.79 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T04:12
Arrive Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 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
Upland
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
82.9 mi
01h 38m
To Ligonier
82.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    29 m · 7 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Meridian Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincolnway South

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Way South

    1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way South

  14. 14

    Continue on South Cavin Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · South Cavin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pigeon Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Pigeon Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pigeon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
110 mi · 66%
US 30 West
28.2 mi · 17%
South Emerson Avenue
19.1 mi · 11%
Lincolnway South
5.13 mi · 3%
South Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 1%
East County Line Road South
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upland
01h 38m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ligonier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Upland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Greenwood and 82.9 miles from Ligonier.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Upland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

97 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

97 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

119 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Ligonier. Straight-line distance: 130.85 mi (210.58 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Ligonier

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,411
Coordinates41.4658800, -85.5874800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Ligonier (-85.58748, 41.46588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Ligonier. The current time is 04:12:07.

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.