How far is Blairstown, IA from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Blairstown, IA to Elmhurst, NY is about 738.9 miles (1189.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 656.2 miles (1056 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blairstown and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Elmhurst.
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Start on Locust Street
801 ft · 16 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on 21st Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 21st Avenue
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Turn right onto 73rd Street
21.7 mi · 25 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
2293 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
91.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown
2858 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
20.1 mi · 24 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Temporary Exit 9
1299 ft · 35 sec · Temporary Exit 9
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Elmhurst Avenue
572 ft · 26 sec · Elmhurst Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street
11 m · 2 sec · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown and Elmhurst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 280 East
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Blairstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 738.9 miles (1189.2 km) and usually takes 13h 56m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 368.7 miles from Blairstown and 370.2 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 656.2 miles (1056 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 $98.35 one way or $196.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 231.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blairstown and Elmhurst, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Blairstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Niles station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 656.16 mi (1055.98 km).
#1 Blairstown
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 41.9094400, -92.0843500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1181100, -79.2936600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmhurst (-79.29366, 42.11811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 13m |
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 | $3.77 | $98.35 | $196.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $110.92 | $221.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $121.38 | $242.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $138.33 | $276.66 |
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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