How far is Alton, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Alton, IA to Indiana, IA is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton and Indiana.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
48 m · 9 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1794 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Division Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 10
1388 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on 460th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Kiwi Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue
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Continue on County Road L14
7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14
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Continue on State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Continue on Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
93.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
955 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2592 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alton and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
93.4 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alton to Indiana?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Alton and 133.9 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alton and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 196.45 mi (316.16 km).
#1 Alton
Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 42.9874900, -96.0105700 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.67 | $71.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.23 | $80.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.03 | $88.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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