How far is Fortville, IN from Cleveland, IN?

The driving distance from Fortville, IN to Cleveland, IN is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
20.14 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.58 mi
23.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.58 mi
Kilometers
23.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.14 mi
Kilometers
32.42 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Fortville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fortville
2026-04-16T02:55
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fortville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greenfield
IN

City in Indiana, United States; county seat of Hancock County

From Fortville
10.1 mi
00h 17m
To Cleveland
10.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fortville and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fortville and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Noel Avenue

    88 m · 15 sec · Noel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    37 m · 8 sec · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    2373 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fortville Pike

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fortville Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 800 North

    3 mi · 5 min · West 800 North

  6. 6

    Turn right

    8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fortville and Cleveland.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
6.64 mi · 33%
West 800 North
3.04 mi · 15%
Fortville Pike
1.94 mi · 10%
South Maple Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Noel Avenue
0.05 mi
West Broadway Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.99 mi · 00h 14m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 17m from Fortville
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fortville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fortville to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Fortville and 10.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fortville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

101 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

102 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fortville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.46 km).

Fortville

#1 Fortville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,220
Coordinates39.9322600, -85.8480400
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cleveland

City in Indiana, USA

Population3,376
Coordinates39.7903200, -85.6447000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Fortville (-85.84804, 39.93226)
End: Cleveland (-85.6447, 39.79032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 Fortville and Cleveland. The current time is 02:55:07.

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.