How far is Pigeon, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Pigeon, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.79 mi
02h 54m
Flight
116.64 mi
187.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.64 mi
Kilometers
187.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.79 mi
Kilometers
284.51 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Wed, May 13, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive Greenwood
Wed, May 13, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Pigeon
68.6 mi
01h 27m
To Greenwood
108.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1475 North

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Base Road

    1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East County Road 1500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Railroad Street

    528 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockport Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Rockport Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1289 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward US 231

    41 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road

    1648 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

    560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road

    46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pigeon 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South John F Kennedy Avenue
85.5 mi · 48%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 12%
Rockport Street
4.1 mi · 2%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 2%
East County Road 1500 North
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South John F Kennedy Avenue

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 14m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 27m from Pigeon
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pigeon and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Pigeon to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Pigeon and 108.2 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pigeon and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 116.64 mi (187.71 km).

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#1 Pigeon

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 1475 North (-87.066666, 38.100268)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.54 $53.08
Premium $4.65 $29.04 $58.08
Diesel $5.30 $33.10 $66.19

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pigeon, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Pigeon is 22:13:36, although it is 23:13:36 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.