Origin
Indiana, IA
Afternoon in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indiana, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Melcher-Dallas, IA
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
The drive from Indiana, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway G76, Highway G76, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on County Highway G76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway G76 | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Highway G76 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway G76
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Melcher-Dallas, IA.
1
Start on CR G76
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway G76
2
Continue on CR G76
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway G76
3
Continue on CR G76
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway G76
4
Turn right onto CR S45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on CR S45
471 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
CR S45
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR S45 / South Main Street
Turn right onto CR S45 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Melcher-Dallas, IA
Afternoon in Melcher-Dallas on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
12.4 mi in 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on County Highway G76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 around 11.5 miles in near CR S45 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Indiana, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 11.5 miles (CR S45 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on County Highway G76. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 11.5 miles (CR S45 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melcher-Dallas, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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