How far is Greenwood, IN from Prairie, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Prairie, IN is about 184.5 miles (297 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Prairie.
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Start on Main Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street West
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West
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Turn left onto County Road 300 West
2669 ft · 54 sec · County Road 300 West
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Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road
34 m · 6 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
156 m · 25 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Turn slight right
927 ft · 42 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
14.4 mi · 17 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Raben Road
2764 ft · 2 min · Raben Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raben Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Prairie?
The road trip is about 184.5 miles (297 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Greenwood and 92.3 miles from Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenwood and Prairie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Prairie. Straight-line distance: 154.52 mi (248.67 km).
#1 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie
City in United States of America
| Population | 207 |
| Coordinates | 37.9214300, -87.9819700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie (-87.98197, 37.92143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.72 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $28.14 | $56.29 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $31.55 | $63.09 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $43.70 | $87.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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