Origin
Amboy, IN
Evening in Amboy on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amboy, IN to Denver, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Amboy, IN
Thomas Shockey
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 65 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
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| premium | $5.18 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Destination
Denver, IN
Evening in Denver on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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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