How far is Greenwood, IN from Prairieton, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Prairieton, IN is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Putnam County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Prairieton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Prairieton.
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Start on Main Street West
2571 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 10 min
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
900 ft · 22 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Margaret Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Margaret Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prairieton Road
843 ft · 17 sec · Prairieton Road
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Continue on South State Road 63
3.3 mi · 6 min · South State Road 63
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
1892 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Murphy Street
17 m · 3 sec · South Murphy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Murphy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Prairieton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
63.1 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Prairieton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Prairieton?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Greenwood and 43.4 miles from Prairieton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Prairieton.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale
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 Cloverdale.
Crawfordsville
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Prairieton. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 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 Prairieton
Township in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 39.3700400, -87.4744700 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairieton (-87.47447, 39.37004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.77 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
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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