How far is Simonton Lake, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Simonton Lake, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.31 mi
03h 13m
Flight
148.06 mi
238.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.06 mi
Kilometers
238.28 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.31 mi
Kilometers
286.97 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Simonton Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simonton Lake
2026-04-16T04:21
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Simonton Lake
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Flora
IN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America

From Simonton Lake
87.2 mi
01h 36m
To Greenwood
91.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Simonton Lake and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Cassopolis Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cassopolis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bristol Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Bristol Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Nappanee Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Nappanee Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2865 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street

    24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Simonton Lake 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 62%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 10%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi · 7%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 3%
North Nappanee Street
5.03 mi · 3%
South Emerson Avenue
4.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
148.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 36m from Simonton Lake
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Simonton Lake and Scattered 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 Simonton Lake to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Simonton Lake and 91.2 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Simonton Lake and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simonton Lake and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 148.06 mi (238.28 km).

Simonton Lake

#1 Simonton Lake

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population4,678
Coordinates41.7542200, -85.9750000
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Cassopolis Street (-85.97493, 41.75422)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.82 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.64 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Simonton Lake and Greenwood. The current time is 04:21:33.

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.