How far is South Haven, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from South Haven, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Haven and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Greenwood.
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Start on Fremont Road
2251 ft · 2 min · Fremont Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 700 North
1.3 km · 2 min · West 700 North
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Turn left onto North 450 West
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 450 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 130
1460 ft · 32 sec · State Road 130
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Turn left onto North 475 West
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 475 West
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Turn right onto US Route 30
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Route 30
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 65: Chicago, Indianapolis
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2717 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
123.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street
1612 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South East Street
6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street
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Turn left onto Main Street West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Haven and Greenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
123 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Haven and 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 South Haven to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from South Haven and 88.7 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Haven and Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Haven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 143.79 mi (231.41 km).
#1 South Haven
Town in Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.5419800, -87.1372600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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