How far is Aplington, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Aplington, IA to Indiana, IA is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.31 mi
02h 12m
Flight
95.6 mi
153.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.6 mi
Kilometers
153.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.31 mi
Kilometers
179.13 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, May 30, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Aplington
Sat, May 30, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aplington
2026-05-30T05:26
Arrive Indiana
Sat, May 30, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aplington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurel
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA

From Aplington
55 mi
01h 06m
To Indiana
56.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aplington and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aplington and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Parrott Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Parrott Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Forest Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on F Avenue

    8 mi · 17 min · F Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on F Avenue

    5 mi · 12 min · F Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 240th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 240th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sanford Avenue

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North 3rd Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 14

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  19. 19

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  25. 25

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aplington and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
43.1 mi · 39%
Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 18%
F Avenue
13 mi · 12%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 8%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 4%
South Center Street
2.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Continue on State Highway 14

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
01h 06m from Aplington
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aplington and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aplington to Indiana?

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55 miles from Aplington and 56.4 miles from Indiana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aplington and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aplington and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 95.6 mi (153.86 km).

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#1 Aplington

Human settlement in Butler County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,039
Coordinates42.5841500, -92.8843600
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrott Street (-92.884359, 42.583988)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.87 L · about $14.82
Round trip
$29.64
7.86 gal · 29.74 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.82 $29.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.65 $18.29 $36.58
Diesel $5.30 $20.84 $41.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Aplington and Indiana. The current time is 05:26:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.