How far is Greenwood, IN from Ross, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Ross, IN is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.09 mi
03h 07m
Flight
147.99 mi
238.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.99 mi
Kilometers
238.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.09 mi
Kilometers
259.25 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ross
Tue, May 5, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, May 5, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-05T07:56
Arrive Ross
Tue, May 5, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:07 AM to 10:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
80.6 mi
01h 33m
To Ross
80.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Taft Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2685 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 57th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 57th Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chase Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chase Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
111 mi · 69%
I 65 North
19 mi · 12%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 11%
Taft Street
2.51 mi · 2%
West 81st Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
Chase Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
148 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 33m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Greenwood and 80.5 miles from Ross.

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

The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Ross. Straight-line distance: 147.99 mi (238.16 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 Ross

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,540
Coordinates41.5267000, -87.3747600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Ross (-87.37476, 41.5267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.52 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 43.04 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Ross, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 07:56:01, although it is 06:56:01 in Ross.

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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.