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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.41 mi
00h 23m
Flight
18.41 mi
29.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.41 mi
Kilometers
32.85 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Waldron
Sun, Apr 19, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldron
2026-04-19T11:04
Arrive Sugar Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waldron
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
Shelbyville
IN

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Waldron
10.2 mi
00h 11m
To Sugar Creek
10.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1856 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South 600 East

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 600 East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Michigan Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East 200 South

    2152 ft · 50 sec · East 200 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward London Road

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto London Road

    2264 ft · 1 min · London Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Myrtle Lane

    96 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
15.3 mi · 75%
East Michigan Road
2.44 mi · 12%
South 600 East
0.98 mi · 5%
London Road
0.86 mi · 4%
East 200 South
0.41 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 11m from Waldron
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.62 km).

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#1 Waldron

Waldron is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4536600, -85.6669200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sugar Creek

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

Population320
Coordinates39.6406000, -85.9130400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.666957, 39.453659)
End: Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane (-85.913166, 39.640598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.43
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldron and Sugar Creek. The current time is 11:04:10.

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.