How far is Greenwood, IN from Tippecanoe, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Tippecanoe, IN is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.01 mi
02h 41m
Flight
110.23 mi
177.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.23 mi
Kilometers
177.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.01 mi
Kilometers
196.35 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tippecanoe
Sat, May 2, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, May 3, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-02T20:39
Arrive Tippecanoe
Sat, May 2, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Indian Heights
IN

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

From Greenwood
61.1 mi
01h 20m
To Tippecanoe
61 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old US Highway 31

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3183 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 18B Road

    6 m · 1 sec · 18B Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 18B Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
75.1 mi · 62%
South Emerson Avenue
19.3 mi · 16%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 4%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 3%
South Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 1%
South Old US Highway 31
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

75.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Heights
01h 20m from Greenwood
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Tippecanoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Indian Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Greenwood and 61 miles from Tippecanoe.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwood and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Tippecanoe.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Heights

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Tippecanoe. Straight-line distance: 110.23 mi (177.39 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Tippecanoe

#2 Tippecanoe

Township in Marshall County, Indiana

Population8,863
Coordinates41.2089300, -86.1150000
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Tippecanoe (-86.115, 41.20893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Tippecanoe. The current time is 20:39:25.

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.