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Trip from Denver, IN to Macy, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

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

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Trip Overview

Denver, IN to Macy, IN is 12.5 miles and takes about 19m via US 31, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically Indiana. Given its brief length and minimal fuel cost, this drive is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points. You'll spend most of your time on a primary highway, making it a straightforward trip with little complication. It’s the kind of drive that doesn’t require much planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 6.9 mi 8m
State Road 16 2.8 mi 4m
West 1350 N 2.1 mi 5m
West Harrison Street 0.5 mi 1m
McKee Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Emmons Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Commerce Street <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 31 — 6.9 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Emmons Street

70 ft · 5 sec · South Emmons Street
2

Turn right onto SR 16

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Harrison Street
3

Continue on SR 16

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Road 16
4

Turn right onto US 31

6.9 mi · 8 min · US 31
5

Turn right onto West 1350 N

2.1 mi · 5 min · West 1350 N
6

Turn right onto McKee Street

472 ft · 26 sec · McKee Street
7

Turn left onto East Commerce Street

10 ft · 0 sec · East Commerce Street
8

Arrive at destination

East Commerce Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — 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 16 / West Harrison Street

Turn right onto SR 16 / West Harrison Street

Navigation decision point

3
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 31

Turn right onto US 31

Navigation decision point

3
10.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | West 1350 N

Turn right onto West 1350 N

Navigation decision point

4
12.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | McKee Street

Turn right onto McKee Street

Navigation decision point

5
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | East Commerce Street

Turn left onto East Commerce Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.08 one way

$4.16 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.26 $4.53
premium $5.18 $2.55 $5.10
diesel $5.35 $2.63 $5.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.31 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 May 27, 2026

Origin

Denver, IN

Evening in Denver on Wednesday

Local time

6:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

N 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 3:59PM EDT until May 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 2:44PM CDT until May 29 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Macy, IN

Evening in Macy on Wednesday

Local time

6:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

N 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 3:59PM EDT until May 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 2:44PM CDT until May 29 at 4:00AM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

19m 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 has a 56% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on US 31. The longest stretch without a turn is 6.9 miles on US 31. After that, you'll transition to State Road 16 and West 1350 N, which will feel more like surface road driving. Expect a mix of highway cruising and more local road conditions.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on US 31.

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 16 / West Harrison 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 16 / West Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (West 1350 N): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

854 ft 709 ft

Total Climb

190 ft

Total Descent

45 ft

Highest Point

854 ft

~12.5 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

About the Cities

Starting 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 19m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on US 31. 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 16 / West Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (West 1350 N): Navigation decision point.

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