How far is Knox, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Knox, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
139.29 mi
02h 40m
Flight
119.38 mi
192.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.29 mi
Kilometers
224.16 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox
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
Burlington
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Knox
63.8 mi
01h 20m
To Greenwood
75.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · West John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Heaton Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Heaton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 400 E

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E

  5. 5

    Continue on S 400 E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E

  6. 6

    Continue on South 400 East

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East

  7. 7

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · South Michigan Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South

    864 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1825 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Huddleston Road
42.8 mi · 31%
South Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 11%
I 70 East
12.8 mi · 9%
South 400 East
11.3 mi · 8%
South 400 E
3.85 mi · 3%
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
3.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

30.7 mi · 00h 45m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
01h 20m from Knox
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knox and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Knox and 75.5 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knox and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

43 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

65 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

82 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.13 km).

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#1 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.624955, 41.29588)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.61 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.22 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knox, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Knox is 00:57:18, although it is 01:57:18 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.