How far is Switz City, IN from Newark, IN?

The driving distance from Switz City, IN to Newark, IN is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
18.35 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.7 mi
23.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.35 mi
Kilometers
29.53 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Switz City
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Switz City
2026-04-15T08:39
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Switz City
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
Worthington
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Switz City
9.2 mi
00h 17m
To Newark
9.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Switz City and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Switz City and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    32 m · 5 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Charlotte Avenue

    1216 ft · 43 sec · Charlotte Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hanna Street

    1314 ft · 45 sec · Hanna Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Smith Ferry Road

    1251 ft · 36 sec · Smith Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Center Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Calvertville Road

    7.9 mi · 19 min · Calvertville Road

  8. 8

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Newark Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newark Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Switz City and Newark.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calvertville Road
7.87 mi · 43%
Center Street
3.09 mi · 17%
Hanna Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Smith Ferry Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Charlotte Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Calvertville Road

Turn left onto Calvertville Road

7.87 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
00h 17m from Switz City
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Switz City and Chance Light Rain near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Switz City to Newark?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Switz City and 9.2 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Switz City and Chance Light Rain near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Switz City and Newark. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 km).

Switz City

#1 Switz City

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population293
Coordinates39.0350000, -87.0530000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newark

Newark is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1289300, -86.8072300
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Switz City (-87.053, 39.035)
End: Newark (-86.80723, 39.12893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.65 $3.03 $6.05
Diesel $5.30 $3.45 $6.90

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Switz City and Newark. The current time is 08:39:39.

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.