How far is Batesville, AR from Cedar Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Batesville, AR to Cedar Lake, IN is about 541.5 miles (871.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 448.1 miles (721.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Jefferson County, United States
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Batesville and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville and Cedar Lake.
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Start on South Saint Louis Street
13.9 mi · 21 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
19.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street
2789 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on South Bettis Street
26.5 mi · 30 min · South Bettis Street
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Turn left onto North Missouri Avenue
73.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · North Missouri Avenue
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Continue straight
124.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1796 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East Court Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Court Street
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Continue on East State Route 1-17
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Route 1-17
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Continue on East 500 North Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East 500 North Road
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Turn right onto Gladiolus Street
971 ft · 36 sec · Gladiolus Street
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Turn left onto East Indiana Avenue
1608 ft · 46 sec · East Indiana Avenue
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Continue on County Road North 232 East
6.9 mi · 10 min · County Road North 232 East
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto West 141st Avenue
1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue
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Turn left onto Lauerman Street
789 ft · 35 sec · Lauerman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesville and Cedar Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Batesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Batesville to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 541.5 miles (871.4 km) and usually takes 10h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 270.5 miles from Batesville and 271 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 448.1 miles (721.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.39 one way or $150.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Batesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Ina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ina.
Mt. Vernon, IL
Du Quoin
Centralia station
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 448.1 mi (721.14 km).
#1 Batesville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 10,830 |
| Coordinates | 35.7698000, -91.6409700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 871 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $75.39 | $150.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $84.82 | $169.65 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $92.16 | $184.32 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $113.03 | $226.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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