Origin
Fortville, IN
Late night in Fortville on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fortville, IN to Cleveland, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fortville, IN
Tom Fisk
Cleveland, IN
DAVID Mercado
Trip Overview
Fortville, IN to Cleveland, IN is 20.1 miles and takes about 35m via SR 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, making it a convenient local hop. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some variation in speed and road type. With only a 35-minute travel time, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion, easily completed within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 9 | 8 mi | 13m |
| East Main Street | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| West 800 North | 3 mi | 5m |
| Fortville Pike | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Maple Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Noel Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 9
— 8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortville, IN and Cleveland, IN.
1
Start on Noel Avenue
289 ft
·
14 sec
·
Noel Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67
121 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto South Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Street
4
Continue on Fortville Pike
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Fortville Pike
5
Turn left onto SR 234
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 800 North
6
Turn right onto SR 9
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 9
7
Turn left onto US 40
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 40
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Maple Street
Turn left onto South Maple Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 234 / West 800 North
Turn left onto SR 234 / West 800 North
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 9
Turn right onto SR 9
Navigation decision point
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 40 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 40 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cleveland, IN
Late night in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
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
1 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
35m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on SR 9, East Main Street, and West 800 North. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 8 miles on SR 9, providing a solid stretch of consistent driving. The overall profile suggests a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially more local, slower-paced roads as you approach your destination.
40% 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: 8 mi on SR 9.
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 0.1 miles in near US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street.
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 35m 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 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (SR 234 / West 800 North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on SR 9. 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 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (SR 234 / West 800 North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, 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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