How far is Milan, IN from Elrod, IN?

The driving distance from Milan, IN to Elrod, IN is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.74 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.91 mi
7.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.91 mi
Kilometers
7.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.74 mi
Kilometers
10.84 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elrod
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Milan
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-04-15T06:53
Arrive Elrod
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Moores Hill
IN

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

From Milan
3.4 mi
00h 05m
To Elrod
3.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milan and Elrod.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milan and Elrod.

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    6 m · 3 sec · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1503 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North County Road 700 East

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North County Road 700 East

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milan and Elrod.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North County Road 700 East
4.62 mi · 69%
South Main Street
0.28 mi · 4%
Clark Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

North County Road 700 East

Turn right onto North County Road 700 East

4.62 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moores Hill
00h 05m from Milan
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elrod.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milan to Elrod?

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Moores Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Milan and 3.4 miles from Elrod.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elrod.

Stop Ideas Near Moores Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moores Hill, 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 Moores Hill.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

48 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

50 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

59 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Elrod. Straight-line distance: 4.91 mi (7.9 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

Town in Franklin and Washington townships in Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Population1,833
Coordinates39.1211700, -85.1313500
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elrod

Elrod is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0547800, -85.1638500
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Milan (-85.13135, 39.12117)
End: Elrod (-85.16385, 39.05478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

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 Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milan and Elrod. The current time is 06:53:04.

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.