How far is Batesville, IN from Elrod, IN?

The driving distance from Batesville, IN to Elrod, IN is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.43 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.23 mi
27.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.23 mi
Kilometers
27.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.43 mi
Kilometers
31.27 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elrod
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Batesville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesville
2026-04-15T01:40
Arrive Elrod
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Batesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Delaware
IN

Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana

From Batesville
9.8 mi
00h 16m
To Elrod
9.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Batesville and Elrod.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batesville and Elrod.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2367 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesville and Elrod.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.1 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delaware
00h 16m from Batesville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Batesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elrod.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Batesville to Elrod?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Delaware is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Batesville and 9.7 miles from Elrod.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Batesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elrod.

Stop Ideas Near Delaware

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Delaware, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delaware.

RAIL

Connersville station

56 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

58 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

61 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

107 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Elrod. Straight-line distance: 17.23 mi (27.73 km).

Batesville

#1 Batesville

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,749
Coordinates39.3000500, -85.2221800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elrod

Elrod is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0547800, -85.1638500
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Batesville (-85.22218, 39.30005)
End: Elrod (-85.16385, 39.05478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Batesville and Elrod. The current time is 01:40:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.