How far is Pierceton, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Pierceton, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
138.11 mi
02h 32m
Flight
111.64 mi
179.67 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Pierceton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.64 mi
Kilometers
179.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.11 mi
Kilometers
222.27 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Fri, May 29, 5:57 PM EDT
Return by in Pierceton
Fri, May 29, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierceton
2026-05-29T15:25
Arrive Greenwood
Fri, May 29, 5:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierceton
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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Pierceton
61 mi
01h 16m
To Greenwood
77.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South 1st Street

    30.8 mi · 47 min · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Wabash Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Wabash Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  7. 7

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  11. 11

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1st Street
30.8 mi · 22%
North Anderson Street
29.2 mi · 21%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 11%
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 10%
North 900 West
6.01 mi · 4%
South 800 West
5.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South 1st Street

Continue on South 1st Street

30.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
01h 16m from Pierceton
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pierceton and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Pierceton and 77.1 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierceton and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 111.64 mi (179.67 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pierceton

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

Population1,012
Coordinates41.2003200, -85.7055400
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.705251, 41.20032)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierceton and Greenwood. The current time is 15:25:30.

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.