Origin
Cleveland, IN
Late night in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, IN to Shirley, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, IN
DAVID Mercado
Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, IN to Shirley, IN covers 13.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McCullum, National Road, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on McCullum. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McCullum is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near SR 109 / North McCullum Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cleveland, IN to Shirley, IN is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (SR 109 / North McCullum Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (South Railroad Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 109 / North McCullum Street
Turn left onto SR 109 / North McCullum Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Railroad Street
Turn left onto South Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCullum | 5 mi | 7m |
| National Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North 1200 E | 1 mi | 3m |
| Shirley Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| North McCullum Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McCullum
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, IN and Shirley, IN.
1
Start on US 40
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on US 40
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
National Road
3
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 109
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
North McCullum Street
5
Continue on SR 109
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
McCullum
6
Turn right onto Shirley Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Shirley Road
7
Continue on North 1200 E
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1200 E
8
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto South Railroad Street
93 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Railroad Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Railroad Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Shirley, IN
Late night in Shirley on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cleveland, IN to Shirley, IN covers 13.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McCullum, National Road, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Cleveland, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cleveland, IN to Shirley, IN is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (SR 109 / North McCullum Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (South Railroad Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cleveland, IN to Shirley, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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