How far is New Pekin, IN from Saltillo, IN?
The driving distance from New Pekin, IN to Saltillo, IN is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Pekin and Saltillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Pekin and Saltillo.
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Start on State Road 60
6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Salem Bypass
44 m · 3 sec · Old State Road 60
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Exit the rotary onto Old State Road 60
2944 ft · 59 sec · Old State Road 60
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Continue on South Jackson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2890 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastside Road
153 m · 16 sec · Eastside Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
951 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Hackberry Street
1218 ft · 21 sec · West Hackberry Street
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Continue on West Mulberry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto North Saltillo Road
2621 ft · 2 min · North Saltillo Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2230 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
19 m · 3 sec · East North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Pekin and Saltillo.
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
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9.5 mi · 00h 14m
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 New Pekin and Sunny near Saltillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Pekin to Saltillo?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from New Pekin and 10.6 miles from Saltillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Pekin and Sunny near Saltillo.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Pekin and Saltillo. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.6 km).
#1 New Pekin
City in Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 38.5050600, -86.0169200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saltillo
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 93 |
| Coordinates | 38.6650600, -86.2891500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saltillo (-86.28915, 38.66506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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