How far is Greenwood, IN from Simonton Lake, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Simonton Lake, IN is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.88 mi
03h 43m
Flight
148.06 mi
238.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.06 mi
Kilometers
238.28 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.88 mi
Kilometers
279.83 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Simonton Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-16T06:28
Arrive Simonton Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:34 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
Flora
IN

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

From Greenwood
87 mi
01h 51m
To Simonton Lake
86.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Simonton Lake.

  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 left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    118.3 mi · 2 hr 26 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 19 North: Elkhart

    2626 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Nappanee Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South Nappanee Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bristol Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bristol Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cassopolis Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Cassopolis Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cassopolis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
118 mi · 68%
South Emerson Avenue
19.3 mi · 11%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi · 7%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
South Nappanee Street
4.76 mi · 3%
Cassopolis Street
3.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

118 mi · 02h 26m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
148.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 51m from Greenwood
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simonton Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Simonton Lake?

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Greenwood and 86.9 miles from Simonton Lake.

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

The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simonton Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Simonton Lake. Straight-line distance: 148.06 mi (238.28 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Simonton Lake

#2 Simonton Lake

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population4,678
Coordinates41.7542200, -85.9750000
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Simonton Lake (-85.975, 41.75422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Simonton Lake. The current time is 06:28:22.

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.