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Trip from Batesville, IN to Elrod, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

19.4 mi

31 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

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Downtown Batesville, IN, IN

Batesville, IN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Elrod, IN, IN

Elrod, IN

cottonbro studio

Trip Overview

Batesville to Elrod is 19.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via SR 129, SR 46, and US 50, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to cover a small distance without much fuss. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without dedicating a full day to travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 129 16.1 mi 28m
SR 46 1.5 mi 2m
US 50 1.3 mi 1m
SR 229 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 129 — 16.1 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batesville, IN and Elrod, IN.

1

Start on this road

76 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto SR 229

0.4 mi · 47 sec · SR 229
3

Turn right onto SR 46

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 46
4

Turn right onto SR 129

16 mi · 28 min · SR 129
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto US 50

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 50
6

Arrive at destination

US 50

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 229

Turn right onto SR 229

Navigation decision point

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 46

Turn right onto SR 46

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 129

Turn right onto SR 129

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
18.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 50

Turn left onto US 50

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.86 one way

$5.73 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.16 $6.33
premium $4.72 $3.60 $7.20
diesel $4.80 $3.66 $7.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Jul 3, 2026

Origin

Batesville, IN

Late night in Batesville on Monday

Local time

3:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

W 0 to 5 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 8:59AM CDT until July 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 3 at 8:48AM CDT until July 8 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Elrod, IN

Late night in Elrod on Monday

Local time

3:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 0 to 5 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 8:59AM CDT until July 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 3 at 8:48AM CDT until July 8 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

33m 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 route is a 100% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend your entire 33 minutes on paved roads designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.1 miles, primarily on SR 129. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or speed. The journey primarily utilizes SR 129, then connects to SR 46 and US 50, offering a predictable and smooth ride for the entirety of its 19.4 miles.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on SR 129.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 129 and SR 46. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 229.

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 33m drive. You will face about 4 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 229): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 46): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 129): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,007 ft 953 ft

Total Climb

88 ft

Total Descent

82 ft

Highest Point

1,007 ft

~15.3 mi in

Elevation Range

54 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Batesville, IN

Full guide →

Arriving in Elrod, 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 33m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on SR 129. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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 229): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 46): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 129): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elrod, 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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