Origin
Melcher-Dallas, IA
Late night in Melcher-Dallas on Saturday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melcher-Dallas, IA to Indiana, 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.
Melcher-Dallas, IA
Talena Reese
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
This short 12.4-mile drive from Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, to Indiana, Iowa, is designed for a single day trip, taking approximately 21 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including County Highway G76 and Highway G76, with no interstate driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the short distance. This route is ideal for a quick local excursion within the Midwest region. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing without the need for an overnight stay.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 12.4 miles, with no highway stretches contributing to the journey. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on County Highway G76. This road profile suggests a more engaging driving experience, moving through local landscapes rather than high-speed travel. You'll likely experience a consistent pace as you navigate these county roads, offering a direct connection between the two Iowa towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway G76 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.9 miles in near CR G76 / County Highway G76.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Melcher-Dallas, IA to Indiana, 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 0.9 miles (CR G76 / County Highway G76): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR G76 / County Highway G76
At end of road, turn left onto CR G76 / County Highway G76
Navigation decision point
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 Melcher-Dallas, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on CR S45
471 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast Main Street
2
Continue on CR S45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR G76
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway G76
4
Continue on CR G76
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway G76
5
Continue on CR G76
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway G76
6
Arrive at destination
CR G76
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
Indiana, IA
Late night in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Melcher-Dallas, IA to Indiana, IA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway G76, Highway G76, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Melcher-Dallas, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Melcher-Dallas, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.9 miles (CR G76 / County Highway G76): Navigation decision point.
The route from Melcher-Dallas, IA to Indiana, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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