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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.03 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.76 mi
14.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.76 mi
Kilometers
14.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.03 mi
Kilometers
19.36 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:24 PM EDT
Return by in Hillcrest
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillcrest
2026-04-16T16:02
Arrive Pendleton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillcrest
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Anderson
IN

County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Hillcrest
6 mi
00h 11m
To Pendleton
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    1 km · 2 min · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scatterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Scatterfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson

    1497 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pendleton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pendleton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East State Street

    3150 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue

    1868 ft · 52 sec · South Pendleton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    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.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scatterfield Road
7.2 mi · 60%
Pendleton Avenue
2.92 mi · 24%
East 8th Street
0.64 mi · 5%
East State Street
0.6 mi · 5%
South Pendleton Avenue
0.35 mi · 3%
SR 9 South
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
00h 11m from Hillcrest
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

104 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

104 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 8.76 mi (14.1 km).

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#1 Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1078200, -85.6649800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Pendleton

#2 Pendleton

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,451
Coordinates39.9975400, -85.7466400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: East 8th Street (-85.664979, 40.107902)
End: West Madison Avenue (-85.746643, 39.997442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillcrest and Pendleton. The current time is 16:02:53.

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.