How far is Greenwood, IN from Lowell, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Lowell, IN is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.79 mi
02h 50m
Flight
134.94 mi
217.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.94 mi
Kilometers
217.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.79 mi
Kilometers
237.84 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Tue, May 26, 1:58 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-26T00:08
Arrive Lowell
Tue, May 26, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Greenwood
73.9 mi
01h 25m
To Lowell
73.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron

    1818 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 181st Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Commercial Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Commercial Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
98.1 mi · 66%
I 65 North
19 mi · 13%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 12%
East 181st Avenue
4.78 mi · 3%
East Commercial Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
Main Street West
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 25m from Greenwood
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 73.9 miles from Greenwood and 73.9 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 134.94 mi (217.17 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 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population9,450
Coordinates41.2914200, -87.4205900
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Lowell (-87.42059, 41.29142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.74 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.48 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Lowell, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 00:08:00, although it is 23:08:00 in Lowell.

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.