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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Railroad Street
28 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1759 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North 1200 E
1.3 km · 3 min · North 1200 E
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Keep slight right to continue on North 1200 E
1212 ft · 53 sec · North 1200 E
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Continue on Shirley Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Shirley Road
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Turn left onto McCullum
5 mi · 7 min · McCullum
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Continue on North McCullum Street
2384 ft · 44 sec · North McCullum Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1696 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on National Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · National Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
22 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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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 Shirley 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightstown.
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shirley and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 7.89 mi (12.7 km).
#1 Shirley
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 906 |
| Coordinates | 39.8919900, -85.5769200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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