How far is Ligonier, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Ligonier, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.12 mi
02h 56m
Flight
130.85 mi
210.58 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ligonier.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.85 mi
Kilometers
210.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.12 mi
Kilometers
272.17 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ligonier
2026-04-18T02:44
Arrive Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ligonier
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
Jonesboro
IN

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

From Ligonier
73.9 mi
01h 28m
To Greenwood
95.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pigeon Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Pigeon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cavin Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · North Cavin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Way South

    1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way South

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincolnway South

    14.7 mi · 22 min · Lincolnway South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · North Baseline Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ligonier 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 29%
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 28%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 9%
Lincolnway South
14.7 mi · 9%
North Baseline Road
9.13 mi · 5%
South Emerson Avenue
4.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
01h 28m from Ligonier
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ligonier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Ligonier and 95.2 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ligonier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

107 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ligonier and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 130.85 mi (210.58 km).

Ligonier

#1 Ligonier

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,411
Coordinates41.4658800, -85.5874800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Pigeon Street (-85.587492, 41.465959)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ligonier and Greenwood. The current time is 02:44:28.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.