How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Batesville, AR?

The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Batesville, AR is about 541.7 miles (871.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 448.1 miles (721.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
541.7 mi
10h 36m
Flight
448.1 mi
721.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
448.1 mi
Kilometers
721.14 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
541.7 mi
Kilometers
871.78 km
Drive Time
10h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:02 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Lake
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Batesville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:37 PM to 6:07 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Lake
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ina
IL

Village in Jefferson County, United States

From Cedar Lake
270.6 mi
05h 18m
To Batesville
271.1 mi
05h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Batesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 36 sec · Lauerman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    15.4 mi · 20 min · Wicker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road North 232 East

    6.9 mi · 10 min · County Road North 232 East

  6. 6

    Continue on East Indiana Avenue

    1608 ft · 48 sec · East Indiana Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gladiolus Street

    924 ft · 32 sec · Gladiolus Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign

    1201 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    154.1 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    40.8 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    29.1 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    68 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    26.5 mi · 30 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Bettis Street

    12.8 mi · 15 min · South Bettis Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2848 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    12 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    19.9 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Saint Louis Street

    13.9 mi · 21 min · North Saint Louis Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
195 mi · 36%
I-57 South
154 mi · 28%
I 57 South
65.7 mi · 12%
West Main Street
26.5 mi · 5%
Wicker Avenue
15.4 mi · 3%
North Saint Louis Street
13.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

154 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.6 mi
448.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ina
05h 18m from Cedar Lake
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Lake and Sunny near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Batesville?

The road trip is about 541.7 miles (871.8 km) and usually takes 10h 36m 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 270.6 miles from Cedar Lake and 271.1 miles from Batesville.

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 93.6 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 $73.84 one way or $147.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Lake and Sunny near Batesville.

Stop Ideas Near Ina

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ina, 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 Ina.

BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

19 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

33 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Centralia station

47 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Marion, IL

47 mi away
2100 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 448.1 mi (721.14 km).

Cedar Lake

#1 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Batesville

#2 Batesville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population10,830
Coordinates35.7698000, -91.6409700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)
End: Batesville (-91.64097, 35.7698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 872 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 50m
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.

One-way fuel
19.12 gal
72.36 L · about $73.84
Round trip
$147.68
38.24 gal · 144.72 L
Estimated CO2
169.9 kg one way
Round trip: 339.8 kg / 749 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $73.84 $147.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $85.18 $170.36
Premium $4.99 $95.37 $190.74
Diesel $6.62 $126.59 $253.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Lake and Batesville. The current time is 13:25:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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