How far is Lake Dalecarlia, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Lake Dalecarlia, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 153 miles (246.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
153.02 mi
02h 35m
Flight
136.6 mi
219.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.6 mi
Kilometers
219.84 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.02 mi
Kilometers
246.26 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Dalecarlia
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Dalecarlia
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Dalecarlia
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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Lake Dalecarlia
74.4 mi
01h 17m
To Greenwood
78.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Dalecarlia and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on East Drive

    6 m · 3 sec · East Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burr Oak Terrace

    671 ft · 31 sec · Burr Oak Terrace

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark Street

    1714 ft · 1 min · Clark Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 161st Avenue

    1.1 mi · 4 min · West 161st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1004 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Marshall Street

    1.5 km · 4 min · Marshall Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 169th Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · West 169th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grant Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 181st Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 181st Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

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

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  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 Lake Dalecarlia 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
116 mi · 76%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 12%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 4%
West 181st Avenue
2.66 mi · 2%
Grant Street
1.51 mi · 1%
West 161st Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 17m from Lake Dalecarlia
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Dalecarlia and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Dalecarlia to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Lake Dalecarlia and 78.5 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dalecarlia and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 136.6 mi (219.84 km).

Lake Dalecarlia

#1 Lake Dalecarlia

Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,355
Coordinates41.3308700, -87.3947600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: East Drive (-87.394714, 41.330871)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.44 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.88 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lake Dalecarlia, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Lake Dalecarlia is 00:05:56, although it is 01:05:56 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.