How far is Elrod, IN from Batesville, IN?
The driving distance from Elrod, IN to Batesville, IN is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elrod and Batesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elrod and Batesville.
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Start on the route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North State Highway 129
10.3 mi · 18 min · North State Highway 129
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Continue on North County Road 300 East
5.8 mi · 10 min · North County Road 300 East
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2356 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto East Hillenbrand Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · East Hillenbrand Avenue
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Turn right
39 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elrod and Batesville.
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.
North State Highway 129
Turn right onto North State Highway 129
10.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elrod and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elrod to Batesville?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Delaware is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Elrod and 9.8 miles from Batesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elrod and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.
Stop Ideas Near Delaware
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 Delaware.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elrod and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 17.23 mi (27.73 km).
#1 Elrod
Elrod is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0547800, -85.1638500 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batesville
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,749 |
| Coordinates | 39.3000500, -85.2221800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.222145, 39.300094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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