How far is New Palestine, IN from Cleveland, IN?
The driving distance from New Palestine, IN to Cleveland, IN is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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.
City in Indiana, United States; county seat of Hancock County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Palestine and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Palestine and Cleveland.
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Start on East Mill Street
13 m · 7 sec · East Mill Street
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Turn left onto North Depot Street
127 m · 20 sec · North Depot Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1662 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 500 West
712 ft · 14 sec · South 500 West
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Continue on Gem Road
2563 ft · 51 sec · Gem Road
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Continue on 500 West
1.2 km · 1 min · 500 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 500 West
31 m · 2 sec · 500 West
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Exit the roundabout onto 500 West
2.5 mi · 4 min · 500 West
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Palestine and Cleveland.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
13.4 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Palestine to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from New Palestine and 8.9 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Palestine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Palestine and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 13.81 mi (22.23 km).
#1 New Palestine
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 39.7219900, -85.8891500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 3,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7903200, -85.6447000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-85.6447, 39.79032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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