How far is Griffith, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Griffith, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.59 mi
02h 43m
Flight
149.26 mi
240.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.26 mi
Kilometers
240.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.59 mi
Kilometers
264.89 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sat, May 2, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Griffith
Sat, May 2, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griffith
2026-05-02T03:17
Arrive Greenwood
Sat, May 2, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griffith
9:30 PM CDT
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Griffith
81.7 mi
01h 21m
To Greenwood
82.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Miller Street

    1100 ft · 54 sec · East Miller Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Avenue D

    1335 ft · 37 sec · West Avenue D

  4. 4

    Continue on South Cline Avenue

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South Cline Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 78%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 11%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Highway
2.68 mi · 2%
South Cline Avenue
2.3 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

123 mi · 02h 12m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 21m from Griffith
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Griffith and 82.9 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Griffith and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 149.26 mi (240.21 km).

Griffith

#1 Griffith

Town in Calumet and St.

Population16,032
Coordinates41.5283700, -87.4236500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: East Miller Street (-87.423653, 41.528217)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Griffith, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Griffith is 03:17:28, although it is 04:17:28 in Greenwood.

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.