How far is Greenwood, IN from Tri-Lakes, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Tri-Lakes, IN is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
129.46 mi
02h 51m
Flight
118.07 mi
190.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.07 mi
Kilometers
190.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.46 mi
Kilometers
208.35 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tri-Lakes
Mon, Jun 1, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Mon, Jun 1, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive Tri-Lakes
Mon, Jun 1, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Fairmount
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
64.7 mi
01h 25m
To Tri-Lakes
64.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Tri-Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Tri-Lakes.

  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 right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Marion Road

    20.1 mi · 24 min · Marion Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1606 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mishler Road

    788 ft · 13 sec · North Mishler Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North 100 West

    17.2 mi · 25 min · North 100 West

  21. 21

    Continue on River Street

    1202 ft · 23 sec · River Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Nort Main Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Nort Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 500 North

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 500 North

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    145 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on North Old 102

    1783 ft · 49 sec · North Old 102

  27. 27

    Continue on East South Center Street

    838 ft · 24 sec · East South Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Old 102

    920 ft · 27 sec · North Old 102

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hall Street

    67 m · 15 sec · Hall Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Beech Avenue

    593 ft · 26 sec · East Beech Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Beech Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Tri-Lakes.

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
46.6 mi · 36%
Marion Road
20.4 mi · 16%
South Emerson Avenue
19.1 mi · 15%
North 100 West
17.2 mi · 13%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 4%
Nort Main Street
5.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Exit the roundabout

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairmount
01h 25m from Greenwood
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Tri-Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Tri-Lakes?

The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Greenwood and 64.7 miles from Tri-Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Tri-Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Fairmount

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

85 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

96 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

105 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

113 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Tri-Lakes. Straight-line distance: 118.07 mi (190.01 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 Tri-Lakes

Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Indiana

Population1,421
Coordinates41.2458800, -85.4419200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Tri-Lakes (-85.44192, 41.24588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.29 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
9.14 gal · 34.58 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.44 $38.87
Premium $4.65 $21.27 $42.54
Diesel $5.30 $24.24 $48.48

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Tri-Lakes. The current time is 16:17:04.

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.