How far is it from Elgin, IA, to Ryan, IA, ?

The distance between Elgin, IA, and Ryan, IA, is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Elgin, IA, to Ryan, IA, ?

The drive from Elgin, IA, to Ryan, IA, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Elgin, IA, to Ryan, IA, ?

The fastest route from Elgin, IA, to Ryan, IA, covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Ryan, IA from Elgin, IA?

Ryan, IA lies roughly to the south of Elgin, IA.

Which roads does the route from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA follow?

The drive from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA mainly follows IA 187.

Which towns do you pass between Elgin, IA and Ryan, IA?

Towns on the route from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA include Fayette, Strawberry Point, Manchester.

Are there charging stations between Elgin, IA and Ryan, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA, including CHARGINGSTATION UNION STATION (7 kW); City of Fayette (7 kW); City of Strawberry Point (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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Distance: 53 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA takes about 1 h 20 min via IA 187. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 43 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Strawberry Point, IA, Dundee, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 53 mi

1 Depart right onto Shin Bone Drive 42 yd
2 Turn right onto Franklin Street 51 yd
3 Turn left onto River Street 112 yd
4 Turn left onto Main Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Mill Avenue 1 mi
6 Continue left onto Cedar Road 8 mi
7 Continue straight onto East Herriman Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn left onto North Mill Street 1 mi
9 Continue slightly right onto D Avenue 6 mi
10 Continue straight onto East Street 1 mi
11 Turn slightly left onto Main Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Eisenhower Road 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto C Avenue 4 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto C Avenue 37 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto C Avenue 4 mi
16 Continue straight onto Washburn Avenue 13 mi
17 Take ramp left 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left 8 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Turn right onto State Highway 13 8 mi
21 Turn right onto North Street Northwest 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Howard Street 1 mi
23 Arrive right onto Howard Street

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The return trip from Ryan, IA to Elgin, IA covers roughly the same distance, 53 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

4 chargers

CHARGINGSTATION UNION STATIONType1 · 100-198 N Vine St, West Union, IA, 521757.2 kW
City of FayetteType1 · 145 South Main Street, Fayette, IA, 521427.2 kW
City of Strawberry PointType1 · 111 Commercial Street, Strawberry Point, IA, 520767.2 kW
COMM SAV BANK STATION 1Type1 · 221 E Main St, Manchester, IA, 520577.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Ryan, IA → Masonville, IA15 mi · 25 min Ryan, IA → Coggon, IA8 mi · 15 min Ryan, IA → Central City, IA14 mi · 20 min Ryan, IA → Hopkinton, IA15 mi · 30 min Ryan, IA → Manchester, IA11 mi · 20 min Ryan, IA → Prairieburg, IA12 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Elgin, IA, {fromState} to Ryan, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Elgin, IA, {fromState} and Ryan, IA, {toState} is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin, IA, {fromState} to Ryan, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Elgin, IA, {fromState} to Ryan, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Elgin, IA, {fromState} to Ryan, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Elgin, IA, {fromState} to Ryan, IA, {toState} covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Ryan, IA from Elgin, IA?: Ryan, IA lies roughly to the south of Elgin, IA.
Which roads does the route from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA follow?: The drive from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA mainly follows IA 187.
Which towns do you pass between Elgin, IA and Ryan, IA?: Towns on the route from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA include Fayette, Strawberry Point, Manchester.
Are there charging stations between Elgin, IA and Ryan, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Elgin, IA to Ryan, IA, including CHARGINGSTATION UNION STATION (7 kW); City of Fayette (7 kW); City of Strawberry Point (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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