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Trip from English, IN to Leavenworth, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

18.4 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great 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 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

Downtown English, IN, IN

English, IN

Djordje Vezilic

Downtown Leavenworth, IN, IN

Leavenworth, IN

Afif Ramdhasuma

Trip Overview

English to Leavenworth is 18.4 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Main Street and I 64, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, making it a convenient Midwestern jaunt. You'll experience a mixed drive, with a significant portion on highways, but the overall journey is quite brief. Consider this trip if you're looking for a quick, straightforward connection between two points in the same state, perfect for a spontaneous outing or a simple leg of a larger adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 6.7 mi 11m
I 64 5.5 mi 5m
SR 66 2.7 mi 4m
SR 237 1.7 mi 3m
SR 62 1 mi 1m
5th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 6.7 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between English, IN and Leavenworth, IN.

1

Start on 5th Street

36 ft · 3 sec · 5th Street
2

Turn right onto SR 237

6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Street
3

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 237

1.7 mi · 3 min · SR 237
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
5

Merge onto I 64

5.5 mi · 5 min · I 64
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward SR 66: Leavenworth, Marengo
7

Turn right onto SR 66

1.7 mi · 2 min · SR 66
8

Turn left onto SR 66

1.0 mi · 1 min · SR 66
9

Turn left onto SR 62

1.0 mi · 1 min · SR 62
10

Arrive at destination

SR 62

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — 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 237 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 237 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | SR 237

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 237

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
14.3 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward SR 66: Leavenworth, Marengo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 66: Leavenworth, Marengo
4
14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 66

Turn right onto SR 66

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.88 one way

$5.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.16 $6.32
premium $4.89 $3.54 $7.08
diesel $5.61 $4.06 $8.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

English, IN

Afternoon in English on Sunday

Local time

2:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leavenworth, IN

Afternoon in Leavenworth on Sunday

Local time

2:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

28m 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 offers a varied experience, with about 60% of the route utilizing highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on Main Street before merging onto I 64 and SR 66. The longest continuous segment without a significant change in road type is 6.7 miles on Main Street. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and more localized road conditions as you transition between these different thoroughfares. The profile is best described as a mixed drive, providing a bit of everything without being overly demanding.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 237 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 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 237 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (SR 237): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from English, IN to Leavenworth, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Marengo along the way.

Marengo

14.3 mi in | ~21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Main Street. 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 237 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (SR 237): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leavenworth, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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