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Trip from Amboy, IN to Denver, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

27.9 mi

45 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Amboy, IN, IN

Amboy, IN

Thomas Shockey

Downtown Denver, IN, IN

Denver, IN

Quang Vuong

Trip Overview

Amboy to Denver is 27.9 miles and takes about 44 minutes via S State Road 19 and US 31, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two local communities. You'll mostly be on surface roads with some highway stretches, making it a relaxed drive for a quick trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional exploration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
S State Road 19 6.7 mi 9m
US 31 6.2 mi 7m
Main Street 5.8 mi 10m
South Broadway 3.2 mi 7m
State Road 16 2.8 mi 4m
US 24 2.1 mi 2m
West Harrison Street 0.5 mi 1m
Pennsylvania Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: S State Road 19 — 6.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amboy, IN and Denver, IN.

1

Start on Pennsylvania Street

101 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Street
2

Turn right onto SR 19

5.8 mi · 10 min · Main Street
3

Continue on SR 19

6.7 mi · 9 min · S State Road 19
4

Continue on SR 19

3.2 mi · 7 min · South Broadway
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto US 24

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 24
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
7

Merge onto US 31

6.2 mi · 7 min · US 31
8

Turn right onto SR 16

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Road 16
9

Continue on SR 16

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Harrison Street
10

Turn left onto South Emmons Street

70 ft · 3 sec · South Emmons Street
11

Arrive at destination

South Emmons Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 19 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 19 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.7 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 24

Turn left onto US 24

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
17.8 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

4
24.6 mi into trip | ~38m in | SR 16 / State Road 16

Turn right onto SR 16 / State Road 16

Navigation decision point

4
27.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | South Emmons Street

Turn left onto South Emmons Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.38 one way

$8.76 round trip

$3.99/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.39 $4.82 $9.64
premium $5.00 $5.49 $10.99
diesel $5.97 $6.55 $13.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.44 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Aug 23, 2026

Origin

Amboy, IN

Afternoon in Amboy on Wednesday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

NW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 10:34PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 8:20PM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Denver, IN

Afternoon in Denver on Wednesday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

NW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 10:34PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 8:20PM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is a mixed bag, with about 30% on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on S State Road 19 for 6.7 miles before transitioning to US 31 and then Main Street in Denver. Expect a blend of rural cruising and potential for more developed areas as you approach your destination. The highway segments provide a faster pace, while the surface roads offer a more grounded perspective.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on S State Road 19.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 19 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 19 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (US 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

821 ft 629 ft

Total Climb

176 ft

Total Descent

282 ft

Highest Point

821 ft

~2 mi in

Elevation Range

192 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Amboy, IN

Full guide →

Arriving in Denver, IN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on S State Road 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 19 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (US 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Denver, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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