Origin
Florida, IN
Late night in Florida on Friday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florida, IN to Hillcrest, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florida, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florida, IN to Hillcrest, IN covers 6.6 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Scatterfield Road, West 300 N, Florida Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on Scatterfield Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 6.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Scatterfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 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 0.7 miles in near West 300 N.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florida, IN to Hillcrest, IN is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West 300 N): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 9 / Scatterfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 300 N
Turn left onto West 300 N
Navigation decision point
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 9 / Scatterfield Road
Turn right onto SR 9 / Scatterfield Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East 8th Street
Turn right onto East 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scatterfield Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West 300 N | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Florida Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Hartman Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Scatterfield Road
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florida, IN and Hillcrest, IN.
1
Start on Florida Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida Road
2
Turn left onto West 300 N
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 300 N
3
Continue on East Hartman Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hartman Road
4
Turn right onto SR 9
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Scatterfield Road
5
Turn right onto East 8th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Street
6
Arrive at destination
East 8th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Hillcrest, IN
Late night in Hillcrest on Friday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
7 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
13m 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 Florida, IN to Hillcrest, IN covers 6.6 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Scatterfield Road, West 300 N, Florida Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Florida, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.03 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 Florida, IN to Hillcrest, IN is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West 300 N): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 9 / Scatterfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Florida, IN to Hillcrest, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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