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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.22 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.39 mi
29.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.39 mi
Kilometers
29.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.22 mi
Kilometers
34.15 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saltillo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 PM EDT
Return by in New Pekin
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Pekin
2026-04-19T17:09
Arrive Saltillo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Pekin
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
Salem
IN

City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States

From New Pekin
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To Saltillo
10.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road 60

    6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Salem Bypass

    44 m · 3 sec · Old State Road 60

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Old State Road 60

    2944 ft · 59 sec · Old State Road 60

  4. 4

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2890 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastside Road

    153 m · 16 sec · Eastside Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Hackberry Street

    1218 ft · 21 sec · West Hackberry Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Mulberry Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Saltillo Road

    2621 ft · 2 min · North Saltillo Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    2230 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East North Street

    19 m · 3 sec · East North Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 60
6.56 mi · 31%
South Jackson Street
1.36 mi · 6%
West Mulberry Street
1.23 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.97 mi · 5%
Old State Road 60
0.57 mi · 3%
North Saltillo Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

9.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 18m from New Pekin
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salem, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

49 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Pekin and Saltillo. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.6 km).

New Pekin

#1 New Pekin

City in Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates38.5050600, -86.0169200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saltillo

Town in Indiana, United States

Population93
Coordinates38.6650600, -86.2891500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: New Pekin (-86.01692, 38.50506)
End: Saltillo (-86.28915, 38.66506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Pekin and Saltillo. The current time is 17:09:21.

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.