Origin
Belleview, IN
Late night in Belleview on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleview, IN to Saluda, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleview, IN
Zsolt Pujsz
Saluda, IN
Chirag Gudhka
Trip Overview
Belleview, IN to Saluda, IN is 22.5 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Clifty Drive, SR 56, and US 421, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that's perfect for a quick excursion or a brief leg of a larger journey. You'll find this route offers a straightforward path, ideal for those seeking efficiency without sacrificing too much time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clifty Drive | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| SR 56 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| US 421 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| State Road 62 | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Michigan Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West New Bethel Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| West Prospect Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Clifty Drive
— 5.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleview, IN and Saluda, IN.
1
Start on US 421
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 421
2
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Michigan Road
3
Turn right onto SR 62
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Clifty Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 56; SR 62
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 62
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 62
6
Turn left onto West New Bethel Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West New Bethel Road
7
Continue on West Prospect Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Prospect Road
8
Arrive at destination
West Prospect Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Michigan Road
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Turn right onto SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Navigation decision point
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 56; SR 62
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 62 / State Road 62
Turn left onto SR 62 / State Road 62
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
West New Bethel Road
Turn left onto West New Bethel Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Saluda, IN
Late night in Saluda on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 41% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches of both faster highway travel and more local road driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 5.6 miles on Clifty Drive. As you progress, the road's character shifts, transitioning between different types of thoroughfares. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous drive, but rather experience a dynamic journey.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Clifty Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 4.1 miles in near North Michigan 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 39m 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 4.1 miles (North Michigan Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (SR 62 / Clifty Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Clifty Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (North Michigan Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (SR 62 / Clifty Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saluda, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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