Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Chariton, IA
Ron Lach
The drive from Indiana, IA to Chariton, IA covers 23.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 14, County Highway G76, North 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on State Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 14 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| County Highway G76 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| North 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Highway G76 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Court Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Chariton, IA.
Start on CR G76
Continue on CR G76
Turn left onto IA 14
Continue on IA 14
Turn right onto US 34 Business
Turn left onto South Grand Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto IA 14 / State Highway 14
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 34 Business / Court Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Grand Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Chariton on Saturday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
23.2 mi in 36m, mostly highway — 15.7 mi of that is on State Highway 14.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 14 and County Highway G76. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near IA 14 / State Highway 14.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Indiana, IA to Chariton, IA is easy. At 36m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (IA 14 / State Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 34 Business / Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (South Grand Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
322 ft
Total Descent
204 ft
Highest Point
1,040 ft
~23.2 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
“The Hoosier State” · Founded 1816
Indiana is a state in the heart of the Midwest region of the United States. Indiana is more than a fly-over state with one large metropolitan area, rural farmland, and cozy college towns.
Top landmarks
Founded 1850
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). 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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