How far is Elmhurst, NY from Blairstown, IA?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Blairstown, IA is about 733.8 miles (1180.9 km), with a travel time of about 13h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 656.2 miles (1056 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Blairstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Blairstown.
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Start on Lake Street
11 m · 3 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Elmhurst Avenue
572 ft · 30 sec · Elmhurst Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fluvanna Avenue
5.5 mi · 9 min · Fluvanna Avenue
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Take the ramp left
786 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
20 mi · 24 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
89.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
26.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
144.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
135.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
82 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, CR W21 South: Amana Colonies
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto U Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · U Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway F15
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway F15
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Turn straight onto L Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · L Avenue
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Continue on 21st Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · 21st Avenue
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Continue on Locust Street
2461 ft · 49 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Blairstown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
145 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Blairstown?
The road trip is about 733.8 miles (1180.9 km) and usually takes 13h 55m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366.1 miles from Elmhurst and 367.7 miles from Blairstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 656.2 miles (1056 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 EDT. 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 $103.79 one way or $207.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 230.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elmhurst and Blairstown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmhurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairstown.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Niles station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Blairstown. Straight-line distance: 656.16 mi (1055.98 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1181100, -79.2936600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blairstown
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 41.9094400, -92.0843500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blairstown (-92.08435, 41.90944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $103.79 | $207.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $116.01 | $232.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $125.85 | $251.70 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $121.53 | $243.06 |
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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