How far is New Castle, IN from Kennard, IN?
The driving distance from New Castle, IN to Kennard, IN is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Henry 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 New Castle and Kennard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Kennard.
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Start on South Main Street
828 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight left
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Kennard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennard Road
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Continue on Main Street
2028 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Castle and Kennard.
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.
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
4.58 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Castle and Clear near Kennard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Kennard?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Cadiz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from New Castle and 5 miles from Kennard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Castle and Clear near Kennard.
Stop Ideas Near Cadiz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Kennard Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cadiz.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Kennard. Straight-line distance: 8.09 mi (13.02 km).
#1 New Castle
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289400, -85.3702500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennard
Town in Indiana
| Population | 446 |
| Coordinates | 39.9039300, -85.5194200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-85.519331, 39.903929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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