Origin
Hillcrest, IN
Evening in Hillcrest on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillcrest, IN to Pendleton, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pendleton, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hillcrest, IN to Pendleton, IN covers 12 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 9, Scatterfield Road, Pendleton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on SR 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Hillcrest, IN to Pendleton, IN covers 12 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 9; SR 32 / Scatterfield Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 9; SR 32 / Scatterfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 9; SR 32 / Scatterfield Road
Turn right onto SR 9; SR 32 / Scatterfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pen...
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Pendleton Avenue
Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
12 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Madison Avenue
Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hillcrest, IN to Pendleton, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
Anderson
7.8 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 9 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Scatterfield Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Pendleton Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Pendleton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Madison Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 9
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest, IN and Pendleton, IN.
1
Start on East 8th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Street
2
Turn right onto SR 9; SR 32
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Scatterfield Road
3
Take the ramp onto SR 9
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 9
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson
5
Turn left onto SR 9; SR 67
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pendleton Avenue
6
Continue on SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
7
Turn right onto East State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
8
Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Pendleton Avenue
9
Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Madison Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
West Madison Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Pendleton, IN
Evening in Pendleton on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
20 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
20m 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 Hillcrest, IN to Pendleton, IN covers 12 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 9, Scatterfield Road, Pendleton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Hillcrest, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 9; SR 32 / Scatterfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Hillcrest, IN to Pendleton, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
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