Origin
Batesville, IN
Late night in Batesville on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Batesville, IN to Elrod, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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.
Batesville, IN
Tom Fisk
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 44 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
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Elrod, IN
Late night in Elrod on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
26 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
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 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.
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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