How far is it from West Union, IA, to Elgin, IA, ?

The distance between West Union, IA, and Elgin, IA, is 11 mi by road.

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

The drive from West Union, IA, to Elgin, IA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from West Union, IA, to Elgin, IA, ?

The fastest route from West Union, IA, to Elgin, IA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Elgin, IA from West Union, IA?

Elgin, IA lies roughly to the east of West Union, IA.

Are there charging stations between West Union, IA and Elgin, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from West Union, IA to Elgin, IA, including CHARGINGSTATION UNION STATION (7 kW); City of Fayette (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

West Union, IA Elgin, IA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from West Union, IA to Elgin, IA takes about 20 min via Golden Road. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 11 mi

1 Depart left onto West Linden Street 111 yd
2 Turn right onto State Highway 150 1 mi
3 Continue slightly right onto State Highway 150 54 yd
4 Turn slightly right onto West Bradford Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Harding Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Golden Road 9 mi
7 Continue straight onto Mill Avenue 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Main Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto River Street 112 yd
10 Turn right onto Franklin Street 51 yd
11 Turn left onto Shin Bone Drive 42 yd
12 Arrive left onto Shin Bone Drive

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The return trip from Elgin, IA to West Union, IA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

2 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

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Elgin, IA → Clermont, IA4 mi · 10 min Elgin, IA → Ryan, IA53 mi · 1 h 20 min Elgin, IA → St. Olaf, IA16 mi · 30 min Elgin, IA → Wadena, IA10 mi · 20 min Elgin, IA → Postville, IA13 mi · 20 min Elgin, IA → Volga, IA17 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from West Union, IA, {fromState} to Elgin, IA, {toState}?: The distance between West Union, IA, {fromState} and Elgin, IA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from West Union, IA, {fromState} to Elgin, IA, {toState}?: The drive from West Union, IA, {fromState} to Elgin, IA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from West Union, IA, {fromState} to Elgin, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from West Union, IA, {fromState} to Elgin, IA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Elgin, IA from West Union, IA?: Elgin, IA lies roughly to the east of West Union, IA.
Are there charging stations between West Union, IA and Elgin, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from West Union, IA to Elgin, IA, including CHARGINGSTATION UNION STATION (7 kW); City of Fayette (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

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