How far is Indiana, IA from Elkader, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Elkader, IA is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Elkader.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Elkader.
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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
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp right
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.5 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
2796 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 north, IA 13 north: Marion
26.5 mi · 34 min
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Continue on State Highway 13
14.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
2924 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn sharp left onto 398th Street
1683 ft · 1 min · 398th Street
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Turn right onto Crystal Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · Crystal Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left onto Strawberry Point Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Strawberry Point Road
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Continue on South 1st Street
1177 ft · 20 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Elkader.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 14
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Elkader.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Elkader?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Indiana and 103.5 miles from Elkader.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Elkader.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Mount Pleasant
Ottumwa station
Davenport, Iowa
Rock Island, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Elkader. Straight-line distance: 141.06 mi (227.01 km).
#1 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkader (-91.40542, 42.85387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.97 | $67.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
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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