How far is Prairie, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Prairie, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie and Greenwood.
-
1
Start on Raben Road
2764 ft · 2 min · Raben Road
-
2
Turn right
28.7 mi · 33 min
-
3
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
-
4
Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
-
5
Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
146.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road
1648 ft · 46 sec
-
8
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road
-
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road
46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road
-
10
Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
-
11
Turn left onto County Road 300 West
2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West
-
12
Turn right onto Main Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West
-
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
-
16
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie and Greenwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Prairie and 101.6 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Prairie and Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 154.52 mi (248.67 km).
#1 Prairie
City in United States of America
| Population | 207 |
| Coordinates | 37.9214300, -87.9819700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.72 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $29.57 | $59.14 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $45.91 | $91.82 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026