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Trip from Switz City, IN to Newark, 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

18.3 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
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.

Downtown Switz City, IN, IN

Switz City, IN

Ramon Karolan

Downtown Newark, IN, IN

Newark, IN

Luke Miller

Trip Overview

Switz City to Newark is 18.3 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Calvertville Road and SR 67, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, offering a straightforward drive through the Midwest region. It's a quick connection, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Calvertville Road 7.9 mi 19m
SR 67 6.6 mi 9m
Center Street 3.1 mi 4m
Hanna Street 0.2 mi <1m
Smith Ferry Road 0.2 mi <1m
Charlotte Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Newark Road <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Calvertville Road — 7.9 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Switz City, IN and Newark, IN.

1

Start on SR 54

106 ft · 4 sec · 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto Charlotte Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Charlotte Avenue
3

Turn right onto SR 67

6.6 mi · 9 min · SR 67
4

Turn right onto Hanna Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Hanna Street
5

Continue on Smith Ferry Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Smith Ferry Road
6

Turn straight onto SR 157

3.1 mi · 4 min · Center Street
7

Turn left onto Calvertville Road

7.9 mi · 19 min · Calvertville Road
8

At end of road, turn right onto Newark Road

36 ft · 0 sec · Newark Road
9

Arrive at destination

Newark Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.3 — 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 | Charlotte Avenue

Turn right onto Charlotte Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 67

Turn right onto SR 67

Navigation decision point

3
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | Hanna Street

Turn right onto Hanna Street

Navigation decision point

3
10.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | Calvertville Road

Turn left onto Calvertville Road

Navigation decision point

4
18.3 mi into trip | ~35m in | Newark Road

At end of road, turn right onto Newark Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.86 one way

$5.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.14 $6.28
premium $4.89 $3.52 $7.04
diesel $5.61 $4.04 $8.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
EV Truck/SUV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Switz City, IN

Late night in Switz City on Sunday

Local time

5:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, IN

Late night in Newark on Sunday

Local time

5:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

2 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 36% on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Calvertville Road, including a continuous segment of 7.9 miles, before transitioning to SR 67 and Center Street. The road's character changes as you progress, moving from less developed county roads to state highways. Expect a blend of straightforward driving with some varied road conditions.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Calvertville Road.

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 early in the drive near Charlotte Avenue.

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: near the start (Charlotte Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 67): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Hanna Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.3 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 (36%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Calvertville 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 (Charlotte Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 67): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Hanna Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, 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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