How far is Hillcrest, IN from Pendleton, IN?
The driving distance from Hillcrest, IN to Pendleton, IN is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillcrest and Pendleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest and Pendleton.
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Start on East 8th Street
1 km · 2 min · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto Scatterfield Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Scatterfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson
1497 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Pendleton Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
3150 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue
1868 ft · 52 sec · South Pendleton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillcrest and Pendleton.
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.
Scatterfield Road
Turn right onto Scatterfield Road
3.68 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillcrest and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pendleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillcrest to Pendleton?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Hillcrest and 6 miles from Pendleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillcrest and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pendleton.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Town of Pendleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 8.76 mi (14.1 km).
#1 Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1078200, -85.6649800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pendleton
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,451 |
| Coordinates | 39.9975400, -85.7466400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Madison Avenue (-85.746643, 39.997442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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