How far is Greenwood, IN from Lowell, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Lowell, IN is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.58 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.34 mi
42.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.34 mi
Kilometers
42.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.58 mi
Kilometers
47.61 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sat, May 30, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-30T02:07
Arrive Lowell
Sat, May 30, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
14.8 mi
00h 18m
To Lowell
14.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South

    1704 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Taylorsville, Columbus

    1330 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Shady Lane

    1249 ft · 55 sec · Shady Lane

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
23.6 mi · 80%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 6%
US 31 South
0.25 mi · 1%
Shady Lane
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 18m from Greenwood
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Partly 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 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Greenwood and 14.8 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Lowell (-85.946384, 39.253107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Lowell. The current time is 02:07:48.

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.