Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flat Rock, IN
Rachel Claire
Waldron, IN
Tobi &Chris
Flat Rock to Waldron is 14.8 miles and takes about 27 minutes via SR 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Indiana, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route offers a mix of highway and surface roads, making for a straightforward trip. Given its brevity, this is an easy addition to a longer itinerary or a quick local excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 9 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| East 500 South | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| Old State Road 252 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock, IN and Waldron, IN.
Start on Old State Road 252
Turn left onto SR 9
Turn right onto East 500 South
Continue on West Washington Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 9
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 500 South
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Flat Rock on Wednesday
Local time
10:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Waldron on Wednesday
Local time
10:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is about 43% highway, with the remaining portion on surface roads. You'll experience a stretch of 6.3 miles on SR 9 before transitioning to local roads. Expect to see more rural cruising as you move from the highway segments to East 500 South and Old State Road 252.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near SR 9.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flat Rock, IN to Waldron, IN is easy. At 27m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (SR 9): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (East 500 South): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
158 ft
Total Descent
27 ft
Highest Point
831 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
140 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
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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