How far is Elk Run Heights, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Elk Run Heights, IA to Indiana, IA is about 129.9 miles (209 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 02h 31m.
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.
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Run Heights and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Run Heights and Indiana.
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Start on Gilbertville Road
3002 ft · 1 min · Gilbertville Road
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Turn right onto Evansdale Drive
1143 ft · 23 sec · Evansdale Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
4.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Sergeant Road, Hudson
2240 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Sergeant Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Sergeant Road
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Continue on South Hudson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · South Hudson Road
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Continue on Q Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on County Road D65
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road D65
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Continue on North Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto J Avenue
11.8 mi · 17 min · J Avenue
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Continue on North County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North County Road
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Continue on Harding Street
2225 ft · 43 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Turn right onto 380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · 380th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2927 ft · 58 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrose Street
1056 ft · 38 sec · Penrose Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 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 Elk Run Heights 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.
West Street
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Elk Run Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Run Heights to Indiana?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Malcom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Elk Run Heights and 64.4 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Elk Run Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Malcom
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 Malcom.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Run Heights and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 95.78 mi (154.15 km).
#1 Elk Run Heights
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 42.4669300, -92.2565700 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
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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