How far is Greenwood, IN from Otterbein, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Otterbein, IN is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
91.43 mi
01h 52m
Flight
80.07 mi
128.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.07 mi
Kilometers
128.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.43 mi
Kilometers
147.14 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Greenwood
45.7 mi
00h 56m
To Otterbein
45.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi

    1817 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    791 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sagamore Parkway North

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1360 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
33.3 mi · 36%
I 65 North
19 mi · 21%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 19%
Sagamore Parkway North
13 mi · 14%
Schuyler Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
Main Street West
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 56m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Otterbein.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Greenwood and 45.7 miles from Otterbein.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Otterbein.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Otterbein. Straight-line distance: 80.07 mi (128.86 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Otterbein

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates40.4905900, -87.0964000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Otterbein (-87.0964, 40.49059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Otterbein. The current time is 00:19:36.

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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.