How far is Greenwood, IN from Pigeon, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Pigeon, IN is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.76 mi
02h 50m
Flight
116.64 mi
187.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.64 mi
Kilometers
187.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.76 mi
Kilometers
220.1 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 Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Wed, May 13, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 2:36 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
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Greenwood
68.4 mi
01h 25m
To Pigeon
68.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street West

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 54 sec · County Road 300 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road

    34 m · 6 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    156 m · 25 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    927 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    17.5 mi · 21 min · West 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    528 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East County Road 1500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North

  24. 24

    Continue on North Base Road

    1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road 1475 North

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1475 North

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
68.4 mi · 50%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 15%
West 6th Street
17.5 mi · 13%
West Smith Valley Road
3.18 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.77 mi · 2%
East County Road 1500 North
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Merge slight left

41.1 mi · 00h 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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 25m from Greenwood
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Pigeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Greenwood and 68.4 miles from Pigeon.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Pigeon. Straight-line distance: 116.64 mi (187.71 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 Pigeon

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Pigeon (-87.06667, 38.10005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.27 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.54 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Pigeon, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 23:46:21, although it is 22:46:21 in Pigeon.

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.