How far is Hendricks, IN from Needham, IN?
The driving distance from Hendricks, IN to Needham, IN is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendricks and Needham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendricks and Needham.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Whiteland
1387 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Whiteland Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Whiteland Road
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Continue on Whiteland Road
3 mi · 7 min · Whiteland Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 700 East
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 700 East
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Turn right onto East 350 N
13 m · 1 sec · East 350 N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 350 N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendricks and Needham.
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
4.15 mi · 00h 05m
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 Mostly Sunny near Needham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendricks to Needham?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Hendricks and 6.5 miles from Needham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hendricks and Mostly Sunny near Needham.
Stop Ideas Near Whiteland
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 Whiteland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendricks and Needham. Straight-line distance: 10.87 mi (17.5 km).
#1 Hendricks
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,282 |
| Coordinates | 39.6081000, -86.1483200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Needham
Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana
| Population | 7,221 |
| Coordinates | 39.5300500, -85.9710900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 350 N (-85.97109, 39.530053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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