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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Highway S62
7.3 mi · 13 min · County Highway S62
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Continue on Main Street
1323 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
2551 ft · 51 sec · Center Street
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Continue on County Highway D65
1 km · 54 sec · County Highway D65
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Turn right onto County Highway D67
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway D67
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Turn right onto B Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · B Avenue
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
6 mi · 11 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
2321 ft · 47 sec · 160th Street
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Turn right
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Hart Avenue
6.4 mi · 11 min · Hart Avenue
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Continue on County S62 North
2.9 mi · 5 min · County S62 North
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Turn left onto Highway F 17 West
1 mi · 2 min · Highway F 17 West
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Continue on County F17
1 mi · 2 min · County F17
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
2592 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eldora and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 79.99 mi (128.73 km).
#1 Eldora
City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,571 |
| Coordinates | 42.3608200, -93.0996500 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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