Origin
Needham, IN
Morning in Needham on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Needham, IN to Southwood Trailer Court, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Needham, IN
Felix-Antoine Coutu
Southwood Trailer Court, IN
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Needham, IN to Southwood Trailer Court, IN is 10.5 miles and takes about 21m via Whiteland Road and I 65, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its short distance and minimal duration, it's an ideal route for a single-day excursion. The drive involves a mix of local roads and highway, making it a straightforward journey for anyone looking for a short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteland Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| I 65 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North 700 E | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Timberline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 31 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Peck Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 350 N | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Whiteland Road
— 3.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Needham, IN and Southwood Trailer Court, IN.
1
Start on East 350 N
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 350 N
2
Turn left onto North 700 E
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 700 E
3
Turn left onto Whiteland Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Whiteland Road
4
Continue on Whiteland Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Whiteland Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
6
Merge onto I 65
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
8
Keep slight left at fork
379 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Worthsville Road
9
Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Worthsville Road
10
Enter roundabout onto East Worthsville Road
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Worthsville Road
11
Continue on East Worthsville Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Worthsville Road
12
Turn right onto US 31
519 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 31
13
Turn left onto Timberline Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Timberline Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Peck Drive
283 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peck Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Peck Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 700 E
Turn left onto North 700 E
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Whiteland Road
Turn left onto Whiteland Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Worthsville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
5
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Worthsville Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Worthsville Road
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Timberline Drive
Turn left onto Timberline Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
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
Southwood Trailer Court, IN
Morning in Southwood Trailer Court on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
27 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
21m 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 is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. With only 21% of the route on highways, you'll primarily navigate local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Whiteland Road. Expect to be making adjustments and turning relatively often, keeping your attention focused on navigation and local traffic patterns throughout the approximately 21-minute journey.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Whiteland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 700 E.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 700 E): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Whiteland Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Whiteland Road. 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 (North 700 E): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Whiteland Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southwood Trailer Court, 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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