How far is Princes Lakes, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Princes Lakes, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.33 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.97 mi
28.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.97 mi
Kilometers
28.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.33 mi
Kilometers
34.33 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, May 31, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Princes Lakes
Sun, May 31, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princes Lakes
2026-05-31T12:03
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, May 31, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Princes Lakes
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Princes Lakes
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To Greenwood
10.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princes Lakes and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Hoover Drive

    1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lakeview Drive

    980 ft · 44 sec · East Lakeview Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Lakeview Drive

    2348 ft · 2 min · East Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Nineveh Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · South Nineveh Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South 100 East

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 100 East

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 300 South

    106 m · 15 sec · East 300 South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 100 East

    1 mi · 2 min · South 100 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Nineveh Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nineveh Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 200 East

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 200 East

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 200 East

    1 mi · 4 min · South 200 East

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Madison Avenue

    666 ft · 14 sec · South Madison Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road

    6 m · 1 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    35 m · 2 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    44 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    2635 ft · 58 sec · South Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 200 East
5.81 mi · 27%
South Nineveh Road
4.66 mi · 22%
South 100 East
2.59 mi · 12%
Nineveh Road
0.66 mi · 3%
East Lakeview Drive
0.63 mi · 3%
South Meridian Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

5.68 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 18m from Princes Lakes
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Princes Lakes 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 Princes Lakes to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Princes Lakes and 10.7 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Princes Lakes and Mostly Cloudy near Greenwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princes Lakes and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 17.97 mi (28.92 km).

Princes Lakes

#1 Princes Lakes

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates39.3536600, -86.0980500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover Drive (-86.097999, 39.353644)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Princes Lakes and Greenwood. The current time is 12:03:35.

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.