How far is Indiana, PA from Dalton, PA?
The driving distance from Indiana, PA to Dalton, PA is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Dalton.
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Start on Church Street
71 m · 14 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
150 m · 12 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto Philadelphia Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Philadelphia Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 286 East: Clymer
27.7 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2843 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
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Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
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Continue on Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
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Turn right onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
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Take the exit right
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
139.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 North: Dupont, Pittston
584 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 315 North: Dupont, Pittston
809 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1353 ft · 23 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476
1421 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15.3 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
836 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
71 m · 6 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Turnpike Road
9 m · 1 sec · South Turnpike Road
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Turn right
13 m · 3 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 Indiana and Dalton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
140 mi · 02h 31m
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 Partly Cloudy near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Dalton?
The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.1 miles from Indiana and 123.4 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.55 one way or $71.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Partly Cloudy near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Loganton
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 Loganton.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 188.77 mi (303.8 km).
#1 Indiana
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.6214600, -79.1525300 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $4.09 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.10 | $86.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.03 | $104.05 |
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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