How far is Greenwood, IN from Pierceton, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Pierceton, IN is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
121.47 mi
02h 52m
Flight
111.64 mi
179.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.64 mi
Kilometers
179.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.47 mi
Kilometers
195.49 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierceton
Fri, May 29, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Fri, May 29, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-29T16:29
Arrive Pierceton
Fri, May 29, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Greenwood
60.8 mi
01h 26m
To Pierceton
60.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Wabash Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Manchester Avenue

    30.8 mi · 47 min · Manchester Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manchester Avenue
30.8 mi · 25%
IN-37
25.4 mi · 21%
South Emerson Avenue
19.1 mi · 16%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 3%
South Wabash Street
1.65 mi · 1%
South Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Manchester Avenue

Turn right onto Manchester Avenue

30.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
01h 26m from Greenwood
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Pierceton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Greenwood and 60.7 miles from Pierceton.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Pierceton.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Pierceton. Straight-line distance: 111.64 mi (179.67 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 Pierceton

Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,012
Coordinates41.2003200, -85.7055400
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Pierceton (-85.70554, 41.20032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Pierceton. The current time is 16:29:50.

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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.