How far is Highland, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 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 CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.18 mi
02h 51m
Flight
151.49 mi
243.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.49 mi
Kilometers
243.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.18 mi
Kilometers
278.71 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 12, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Highland
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-05-12T18:01
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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 CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Highland
84.6 mi
01h 25m
To Greenwood
88.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parrish Avenue

    8 m · 4 sec · Parrish Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cline Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cline Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 94, US 6: Chicago, Detroit

    1289 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2002 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

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

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 78%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 10%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 4%
Borman Expressway
5.08 mi · 3%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Ridge Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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
+21.7 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 25m from Highland
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Highland and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Highland and 88.5 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Highland and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 151.49 mi (243.8 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates41.5536500, -87.4519800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrish Avenue (-87.451984, 41.55365)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.13 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.26 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Highland, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Highland is 18:01:59, although it is 19:01:59 in Greenwood.

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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.