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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn sharp left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2089 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14
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Turn left onto County F17
1 mi · 2 min · County F17
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Continue on Highway F 17 West
1 mi · 2 min · Highway F 17 West
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Turn right onto County S62 North
2.9 mi · 5 min · County S62 North
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Continue on Hart Avenue
6.4 mi · 11 min · Hart Avenue
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 160th Street
2321 ft · 46 sec · 160th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Marsh Avenue
6 mi · 11 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on B Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · B Avenue
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Turn left onto County Highway D67
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway D67
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Turn left onto County Highway D65
1 km · 53 sec · County Highway D65
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Continue on Center Street
2551 ft · 53 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1309 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway S62
3.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway S62
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Keep slight right to continue on County Highway S62
4.3 mi · 7 min · County Highway S62
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Indiana and Eldora. Straight-line distance: 79.99 mi (128.73 km).
#1 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eldora
City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,571 |
| Coordinates | 42.3608200, -93.0996500 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldora (-93.09965, 42.36082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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