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Trip from Progress, IN to Eaton, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

21.3 mi

34 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Eaton, IN, IN

Eaton, IN

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Progress, IN to Eaton, IN covers 21.3 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Eaton-Albany Pike, West Indiana Avenue, South Meridian Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 21.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Eaton-Albany Pike is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Progress, IN to Eaton, IN is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Progress, IN to Eaton, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Eaton-Albany Pike
West Indiana Avenue
South Meridian Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Eaton-Albany Pike — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Progress, IN and Eaton, IN.

1

Start on South 300 W

0.8 mi · 3 min · South 300 W
2

At the end of the road, turn right

11 mi · 15 min
3

Turn straight

7.8 mi · 11 min
4

Turn right onto East Eaton-Albany Pike

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Eaton-Albany Pike
5

Continue on West Indiana Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Indiana Avenue
6

Turn left onto South Meridian Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · South Meridian Street
7

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.33 one way

$6.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.66 $7.31
premium $4.89 $4.10 $8.20
diesel $5.61 $4.70 $9.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Progress, IN

Late night in Progress on Thursday

Local time

3:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eaton, IN

Late night in Eaton on Thursday

Local time

3:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

5 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

25m 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 Progress, IN to Eaton, IN covers 21.3 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Eaton-Albany Pike, West Indiana Avenue, South Meridian Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Progress, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 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 Progress, IN to Eaton, IN is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Progress, IN to Eaton, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Progress, IN to Eaton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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