Origin
Hendricks, IN
Morning in Hendricks on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendricks, IN to Edinburgh, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendricks, IN
Kei Scampa
Edinburgh, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hendricks, IN to Edinburgh, IN covers 25.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, West Smith Valley Road, Shelbyville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 25.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and West Smith Valley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West Smith Valley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near West Smith Valley Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 65 South
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 252: Flat Rock, Edinburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 80
Toward SR 252: Flat Rock, Edinburgh
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Shelbyville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Shelby Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Schooley Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 18.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendricks, IN and Edinburgh, IN.
1
Start on Schooley Drive
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Schooley Drive
2
Turn left onto West Smith Valley Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
4
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
5
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
233 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
6
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
7
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
8
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
9
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
10
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
11
Continue on South Emerson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
12
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 65 South
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 65
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 80
Toward SR 252: Flat Rock, Edinburgh
16
Turn right onto SR 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelbyville Road
17
Continue on SR 252
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Shelby Avenue
18
Continue on SR 252
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Grant Street
19
Turn right onto SR 252
263 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shelby Street
20
Continue on SR 252
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Shelby Avenue
21
Turn right onto SR 252
417 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Center Cross Street
22
Turn left onto Walnut Street
439 ft
·
19 sec
·
Walnut Street
23
Arrive at destination
South Walnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Edinburgh, IN
Morning in Edinburgh on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
21 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
33m 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 Hendricks, IN to Edinburgh, IN covers 25.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, West Smith Valley Road, Shelbyville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Hendricks, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Hendricks, IN to Edinburgh, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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