How far is Dalton, PA from Indiana, PA?
The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Indiana, PA is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Indiana.
-
1
Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
-
2
Turn left onto South Turnpike Road
9 m · 6 sec · South Turnpike Road
-
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
-
4
Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
-
5
Turn right onto Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Abington Road
-
6
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
93 m · 7 sec · Northern Boulevard
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
2218 ft · 1 min
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
692 ft · 18 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre
5.6 mi · 8 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
36.7 mi · 44 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
-
12
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
139.4 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
1747 ft · 50 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
-
15
Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
-
16
Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
-
17
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
-
18
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
-
19
Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street
-
20
Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway
-
21
Continue on West Main Street
3006 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
-
22
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway
-
23
Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
-
24
Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
-
25
Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway
20.1 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway
-
26
Continue on Route 286 Highway East
6.7 mi · 8 min · Route 286 Highway East
-
27
Keep slight right to continue on PA 286 West: Indiana
1.6 mi · 3 min
-
28
Turn left onto South 6th Street
149 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street
-
29
Turn right onto Church Street
144 m · 21 sec · Church Street
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
139 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Dalton and Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Indiana?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Dalton and 124.3 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Dalton and Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Loganton
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 Loganton.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 188.77 mi (303.8 km).
#1 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.6214600, -79.1525300 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indiana (-79.15253, 40.62146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.29 | $80.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.40 | $86.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
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 Pennsylvania · Jun 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.