How far is Atkins, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Atkins, IA to Indiana, IA is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
116.13 mi
02h 14m
Flight
81.29 mi
130.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.29 mi
Kilometers
130.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.13 mi
Kilometers
186.89 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, May 31, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Atkins
Sun, May 31, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atkins
2026-05-31T08:08
Arrive Indiana
Sun, May 31, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atkins
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Malcom
IA

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

From Atkins
60.5 mi
01h 07m
To Indiana
55.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    1560 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Ridge Road

    3087 ft · 1 min · Park Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 32nd Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 32nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 73rd Street

    19 mi · 22 min · 73rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 15th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · 15th Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 77th Street Drive

    2726 ft · 54 sec · 77th Street Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 13th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 21

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 21

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21

  12. 12

    Continue on B Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · B Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 380th Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 380th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 220th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 220th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

    1632 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  22. 22

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  28. 28

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
40.8 mi · 35%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 20%
73rd Street
19 mi · 16%
B Avenue
5.78 mi · 5%
15th Avenue
4.49 mi · 4%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malcom
01h 07m from Atkins
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Atkins 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 Atkins to Indiana?

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Malcom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Atkins and 55.6 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Atkins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Malcom

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Malcom, 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 Malcom.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

78 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

117 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atkins and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 81.29 mi (130.83 km).

Atkins

#1 Atkins

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

Population1,978
Coordinates41.9969400, -91.8621300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue (-91.86201, 41.996941)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.51 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.02 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Atkins and Indiana. The current time is 08:08:38.

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.