How far is Waldron, IN from Sugar Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Waldron, IN to Sugar Creek, IN is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldron and Sugar Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldron and Sugar Creek.
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Start on North Main Street
1856 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South 600 East
1.6 km · 2 min · South 600 East
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Turn left onto East Michigan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Road
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Turn sharp right onto East 200 South
2152 ft · 50 sec · East 200 South
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward London Road
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto London Road
2264 ft · 1 min · London Road
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Turn left onto Myrtle Lane
96 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Lane
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Turn left onto Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
12 m · 2 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldron and Sugar Creek.
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.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Waldron and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waldron to Sugar Creek?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Waldron and 10.2 miles from Sugar Creek.
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 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Waldron and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.62 km).
#1 Waldron
Waldron is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4536600, -85.6669200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sugar Creek
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
| Population | 320 |
| Coordinates | 39.6406000, -85.9130400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane (-85.913166, 39.640598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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