Origin
Hebron, IN
Late night in Hebron on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hebron, IN to Shady Side, 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
41m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, IN
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Shady Side, IN
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Trip Overview
This short, 26-mile journey from Hebron to Shady Side, Indiana, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 41 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a low highway share of just 4%, making it a more connected driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, reflecting the brief distance. This route is perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive without the need for an overnight stay. Plan for a relaxed pace given the short mileage.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road 2 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| North State Road 149 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Max Mochal Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Tower Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Hayes Leonard Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 30 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dunes Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Road 130 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Road 2
— 11.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, IN and Shady Side, IN.
1
Start on West Sigler Street
97 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Sigler Street
2
Turn left onto US 231; SR 2
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Casey Street
3
Continue on SR 2
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
South State Road 2
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 2
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
South State Road 2
5
Continue on SR 2
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Road 2
6
Turn slight left onto Hayes Leonard Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hayes Leonard Road
7
Turn left onto US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30
8
Turn right onto Tower Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tower Road
9
Turn left onto State Road 130
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Road 130
10
Turn right onto SR 149
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
North State Road 149
11
Continue on SR 149
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Max Mochal Highway
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunes Highway
13
Turn left onto McCool Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
McCool Road
14
Arrive at destination
McCool Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 231; SR 2 / West Casey Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 2 / West Casey Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 2 / South State Road 2
Enter roundabout onto SR 2 / South State Road 2
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Tower Road
Turn right onto Tower Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
State Road 130
Turn left onto State Road 130
Navigation decision point
3
16.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 149 / North State Road 149
Turn right onto SR 149 / North State Road 149
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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
Shady Side, IN
Late night in Shady Side on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
41m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by its frequent directional changes rather than long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 11.4 miles along South State Road 2. You'll be traveling on South State Road 2, North State Road 149, and Max Mochal Highway, which contribute to the route's predominantly local feel. With a highway share of only 4%, this drive offers a more intimate connection with the landscape and communities you pass through, requiring your constant attention to navigation.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on South State Road 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 US 231; SR 2 / West Casey 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 41m drive. You will face about 7 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 (US 231; SR 2 / West Casey Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (SR 2 / South State Road 2): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles (Tower Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on South State Road 2. 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: near the start (US 231; SR 2 / West Casey Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (SR 2 / South State Road 2): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles (Tower Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shady Side, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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