How far is Hendricks, IN from Edinburgh, IN?
The driving distance from Hendricks, IN to Edinburgh, IN is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendricks and Edinburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendricks and Edinburgh.
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Start on Schooley Drive
754 ft · 39 sec · Schooley Drive
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Turn left onto West Smith Valley Road
2354 ft · 47 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road
25 m · 2 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road
71 m · 6 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
899 ft · 20 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road
40 m · 3 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
2701 ft · 57 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road
33 m · 2 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Smith Valley Road
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Continue on South Emerson Avenue
2960 ft · 1 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2083 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South
1704 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 252: Flat Rock, Edinburgh
1861 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Shelbyville Road
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Continue on Shelby Avenue
552 ft · 11 sec · Shelby Avenue
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Continue on North Grant Street
699 ft · 15 sec · North Grant Street
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Turn right onto Shelby Street
80 m · 5 sec · Shelby Street
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Continue on Shelby Avenue
1003 ft · 20 sec · Shelby Avenue
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Turn right onto East Center Cross Street
127 m · 14 sec · East Center Cross Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
134 m · 19 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendricks and Edinburgh.
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.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hendricks and Sunny near Edinburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendricks to Edinburgh?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Hendricks and 11.8 miles from Edinburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hendricks and Sunny near Edinburgh.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendricks and Edinburgh. Straight-line distance: 20.04 mi (32.25 km).
#1 Hendricks
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,282 |
| Coordinates | 39.6081000, -86.1483200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edinburgh
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,615 |
| Coordinates | 39.3542200, -85.9666600 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Walnut Street (-85.966572, 39.354221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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