How far is New Carlisle, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from New Carlisle, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.88 mi
03h 01m
Flight
145.71 mi
234.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.71 mi
Kilometers
234.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.88 mi
Kilometers
273.39 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in New Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Carlisle
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Carlisle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Flora
IN

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

From New Carlisle
83.6 mi
01h 30m
To Greenwood
86.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
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 New Carlisle and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Carlisle and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Lynn Dee Court

    30 m · 9 sec · Lynn Dee Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Filbert Street

    854 ft · 38 sec · South Filbert Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chapman Drive

    574 ft · 27 sec · Chapman Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Timothy Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Timothy Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    25 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Carlisle 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
111 mi · 65%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 11%
Western Avenue
8.35 mi · 5%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 3%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
5.37 mi · 3%
South Emerson Avenue
4.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 31 South

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
145.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 30m from New Carlisle
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Carlisle and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Carlisle to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from New Carlisle and 86.2 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Carlisle and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 145.71 mi (234.5 km).

New Carlisle

#1 New Carlisle

Human settlement in St.

Population2,150
Coordinates41.7003200, -86.5094600
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn Dee Court (-86.509465, 41.700349)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

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

There is no time difference between New Carlisle and Greenwood. The current time is 03:14:04.

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.