How far is Shirley, IN from Cleveland, IN?

The driving distance from Shirley, IN to Cleveland, IN is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
13.72 mi
00h 26m
Flight
7.89 mi
12.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.89 mi
Kilometers
12.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.72 mi
Kilometers
22.08 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Shirley
Mon, May 25, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shirley
2026-05-25T01:21
Arrive Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shirley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Knightstown
IN

City in Indiana

From Shirley
6.8 mi
00h 13m
To Cleveland
6.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shirley and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shirley and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    28 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 1200 E

    1.3 km · 3 min · North 1200 E

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North 1200 E

    1212 ft · 53 sec · North 1200 E

  5. 5

    Continue on Shirley Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Shirley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto McCullum

    5 mi · 7 min · McCullum

  7. 7

    Continue on North McCullum Street

    2384 ft · 44 sec · North McCullum Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1696 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on National Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · National Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    22 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shirley and Cleveland.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCullum
5 mi · 36%
National Road
3.13 mi · 23%
East Main Street
2.57 mi · 19%
North 1200 E
1.03 mi · 8%
Shirley Road
0.86 mi · 6%
North McCullum Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

McCullum

Turn left onto McCullum

5 mi · 00h 07m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knightstown
00h 13m from Shirley
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shirley and Partly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shirley to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Knightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Shirley and 6.8 miles from Cleveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shirley and Partly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Knightstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Knightstown, 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 Knightstown.

RAIL

Connersville station

37 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

54 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

115 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

116 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shirley and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 7.89 mi (12.7 km).

Shirley

#1 Shirley

Town in Indiana, USA

Population906
Coordinates39.8919900, -85.5769200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cleveland

City in Indiana, USA

Population3,376
Coordinates39.7903200, -85.6447000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Shirley (-85.57692, 39.89199)
End: Cleveland (-85.6447, 39.79032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.83 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.66 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Shirley and Cleveland. The current time is 01:21:47.

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.