How far is Indiana, IA from Eldora, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Eldora, IA is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
92.22 mi
02h 22m
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
92.22 mi
Kilometers
148.42 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eldora
Thu, May 14, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Thu, May 14, 11:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-14T18:29
Arrive Eldora
Thu, May 14, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
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 Indiana
46.1 mi
01h 11m
To Eldora
46.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway G76

    959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2089 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County F17

    1 mi · 2 min · County F17

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway F 17 West

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway F 17 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County S62 North

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County S62 North

  13. 13

    Continue on Hart Avenue

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Hart Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 160th Street

    2321 ft · 46 sec · 160th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Marsh Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · Marsh Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on B Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · B Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Highway D67

    3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway D67

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Highway D65

    1 km · 53 sec · County Highway D65

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    2551 ft · 53 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1309 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Highway S62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway S62

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on County Highway S62

    4.3 mi · 7 min · County Highway S62

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
33.2 mi · 36%
Marsh Avenue
12 mi · 13%
County Highway S62
7.34 mi · 8%
Hart Avenue
6.4 mi · 7%
County Highway G76
3.96 mi · 4%
County Highway D67
3.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Continue on 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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 11m from Indiana
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indiana and Mostly Sunny near Eldora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 46.1 miles from Indiana and 46.1 miles from Eldora.

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 12.2 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Indiana and Eldora. Straight-line distance: 79.99 mi (128.73 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Eldora

#2 Eldora

City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Population2,571
Coordinates42.3608200, -93.0996500
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Eldora (-93.09965, 42.36082)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 Indiana and Eldora. The current time is 18:29:44.

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.