How far is Eldora, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Eldora, IA to Indiana, IA is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.99 mi
01h 53m
Flight
79.99 mi
128.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.99 mi
Kilometers
128.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.99 mi
Kilometers
151.27 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, May 14, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in Eldora
Thu, May 14, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eldora
2026-05-14T17:33
Arrive Indiana
Thu, May 14, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eldora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Baxter
IA

Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America

From Eldora
46.2 mi
00h 56m
To Indiana
47.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eldora and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eldora and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway S62

    7.3 mi · 13 min · County Highway S62

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1323 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Center Street

    2551 ft · 51 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway D65

    1 km · 54 sec · County Highway D65

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway D67

    3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway D67

  7. 7

    Turn right onto B Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · B Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Marsh Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · Marsh Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 160th Street

    2321 ft · 47 sec · 160th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    21 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hart Avenue

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Hart Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on County S62 North

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County S62 North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway F 17 West

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway F 17 West

  17. 17

    Continue on County F17

    1 mi · 2 min · County F17

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  19. 19

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  27. 27

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eldora and Indiana.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
33.2 mi · 35%
Marsh Avenue
12 mi · 13%
County Highway S62
7.34 mi · 8%
Hart Avenue
6.42 mi · 7%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 5%
County Highway D67
3.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Turn right onto State Highway 14

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
00h 56m from Eldora
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eldora and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eldora to Indiana?

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Eldora and 47.8 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eldora and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

102 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

109 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eldora and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 79.99 mi (128.73 km).

Eldora

#1 Eldora

City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Population2,571
Coordinates42.3608200, -93.0996500
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-93.099519, 42.360822)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.65 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.30 $17.61 $35.22

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 Iowa · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Eldora and Indiana. The current time is 17:33:15.

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.