Origin
Pendleton, IN
Evening in Pendleton on Thursday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pendleton, IN to Hillcrest, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
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 Pendleton, IN to Hillcrest, IN covers 10.2 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 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, E 700 S, West 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 10.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pendleton Avenue.
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 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: near the start (South Pendleton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67 / E 700 S): 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.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Pendleton Avenue
Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67 / E 700 S
Turn left onto US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67 / E 700 S
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Jackson Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Jackson Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West 8th Street
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| E 700 S | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West 8th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East State Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Pendleton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 17th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Madison Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
— 4.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton, IN and Hillcrest, IN.
1
Start on West Madison Avenue
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Madison Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Pendleton Avenue
3
Turn right onto East State Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East State Street
4
Turn left onto US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
E 700 S
5
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
6
Continue on West 17th Street
383 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 17th Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Jackson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
8
Turn right onto West 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 8th Street
9
Arrive at destination
East 8th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
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
Hillcrest, IN
Evening in Hillcrest on Thursday
Local time
6:52 PM
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
20 degrees warmer 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 Pendleton, IN to Hillcrest, IN covers 10.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, E 700 S, West 8th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Pendleton, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.59 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: near the start (South Pendleton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67 / E 700 S): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pendleton, IN to Hillcrest, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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