Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milan, IN
Dmitry Voronov
Elrod, IN
cottonbro studio
Milan to Elrod is 6.7 miles and takes about 11 minutes via North County Road 700 East and US 50, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local road feel rather than a major highway experience, making it ideal for a very short trip or a segment of a larger journey. Given its brevity, it's best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for other activities before or after.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North County Road 700 East | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| US 50 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, IN and Elrod, IN.
Start on Clark Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto SR 101
Turn right onto US 50
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 101 / North County Road 700 East
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Milan on Sunday
Local time
11:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 2:21PM CDT until July 15 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Morning in Elrod on Sunday
Local time
11:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 2:21PM CDT until July 15 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With only 27% of the journey on highways, you'll primarily navigate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along North County Road 700 East. As you transition to US 50 and then South Main Street, the road environment shifts, offering a varied, albeit short, driving experience. It's a route that keeps you engaged with constant directional changes rather than long, straightaways.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milan, IN to Elrod, IN is easy. At 11m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 101 / North County Road 700 East): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
143 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
999 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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