How far is Ross, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Ross, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.99 mi
02h 39m
Flight
147.99 mi
238.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.99 mi
Kilometers
238.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.99 mi
Kilometers
260.69 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 5, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Ross
Tue, May 5, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ross
2026-05-05T05:34
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 5, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ross
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Ross
80.4 mi
01h 19m
To Greenwood
81.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chase Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 57th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 57th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2685 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Taft Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Taft Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 81st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

    122 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ross 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 80%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 11%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 4%
Taft Street
2.51 mi · 2%
West 81st Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
Chase Street
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

123 mi · 02h 12m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
148 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 19m from Ross
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Ross and 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 Ross to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Ross and 81.6 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ross and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 147.99 mi (238.16 km).

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#1 Ross

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,540
Coordinates41.5267000, -87.3747600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Chase Street (-87.374899, 41.526701)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.64 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
11.44 gal · 43.28 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.33 $48.65
Premium $4.65 $26.62 $53.24
Diesel $5.30 $30.34 $60.68

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ross, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Ross is 05:34:31, although it is 06:34:31 in Greenwood.

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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.