How far is Pendleton, IN from Hillcrest, IN?
The driving distance from Pendleton, IN to Hillcrest, IN is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pendleton and Hillcrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton and Hillcrest.
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Start on West Madison Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue
1868 ft · 55 sec · South Pendleton Avenue
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Turn right onto East State Street
3150 ft · 58 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto E 700 S
3.5 mi · 6 min · E 700 S
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on West 17th Street
117 m · 11 sec · West 17th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Street
3127 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pendleton and Hillcrest.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pendleton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Hillcrest?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
River Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Pendleton and 5.1 miles from Hillcrest.
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 1.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pendleton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillcrest.
Stop Ideas Near River Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Noblesville Housing Authority
Town of Pendleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Forest.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Hillcrest. Straight-line distance: 8.76 mi (14.1 km).
#1 Pendleton
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,451 |
| Coordinates | 39.9975400, -85.7466400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1078200, -85.6649800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillcrest (-85.66498, 40.10782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
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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