Origin
Pontiac, IN
Morning in Pontiac on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pontiac, IN to Staunton, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Pontiac, IN to Staunton, IN is 10 miles and takes about 17 minutes via SR 59, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion or a brief connecting drive. You'll find it straightforward, with minimal time commitment and a low fuel cost, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 59 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US 40 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North County Road 425 West | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East National Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West County Road 1400 North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Columbus Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
SR 59
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pontiac, IN and Staunton, IN.
1
Start on West County Road 1400 North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Road 1400 North
2
Turn left onto SR 59
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 59
3
Turn right onto US 40
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East National Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 40
5
Turn left onto North County Road 425 West
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North County Road 425 West
6
Continue on North Monroe Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Monroe Street
7
Turn right onto West Columbus Street
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Columbus Street
8
Arrive at destination
West Columbus Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 59
Turn left onto SR 59
Navigation decision point
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 40 / East National Avenue
Turn right onto US 40 / East National Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North County Road 425 West
Turn left onto North County Road 425 West
Navigation decision point
5
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Columbus Street
Turn right onto West Columbus Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Staunton, IN
Morning in Staunton on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 route is mostly highway, with 74% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience about 4.6 miles on SR 59 as the longest stretch before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your travel, with fewer turns once you are on the main thoroughfares.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on SR 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 59 and US 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 59.
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 17m 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: at 0.3 miles (SR 59): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 40 / East National Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on SR 59. 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: at 0.3 miles (SR 59): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 40 / East National Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staunton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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