How far is Schererville, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Schererville, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
162.53 mi
02h 38m
Flight
147.03 mi
236.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.03 mi
Kilometers
236.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.53 mi
Kilometers
261.56 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Schererville
Tue, May 26, 2:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schererville
2026-05-25T21:32
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schererville
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 Schererville
80.7 mi
01h 19m
To Greenwood
81.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Anna Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Anna Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2014 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  9. 9

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

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

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

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 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 Schererville 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 79%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 11%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 2%
West 81st Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
Joliet Street
0.52 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 19m from Schererville
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Schererville and Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 80.7 miles from Schererville and 81.9 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Schererville 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 Schererville and Partly Sunny 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 Schererville and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 147.03 mi (236.62 km).

Schererville

#1 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.71 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.42 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Schererville, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Schererville is 21:32:14, although it is 22:32:14 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.