How far is Atlantic, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Atlantic, IA to Indiana, IA is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
127.85 mi
02h 06m
Flight
104.13 mi
167.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.13 mi
Kilometers
167.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.85 mi
Kilometers
205.75 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Atlantic
Sat, Apr 18, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic
2026-04-18T00:54
Arrive Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic
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
Van Meter
IA

Township in Dallas County, Iowa

From Atlantic
64 mi
01h 03m
To Indiana
63.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 650th Street

    6.4 mi · 9 min · 650th Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    62 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    1510 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City

    2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    19 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
650th Street
68.4 mi · 53%
IA 5 South
19.5 mi · 15%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi · 10%
East 7th Street
3.5 mi · 3%
Ramp 72 H
2.1 mi · 2%
I 35 South
2.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

650th Street

Take the exit right

62 mi · 01h 07m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Meter
01h 03m from Atlantic
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Atlantic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Van Meter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Atlantic and 63.9 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Atlantic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Van Meter

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

57 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

63 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 104.13 mi (167.58 km).

Atlantic

#1 Atlantic

City in Iowa

Population6,513
Coordinates41.4036000, -95.0138800
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-95.013873, 41.403358)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.08 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.02 gal · 34.16 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.65 $20.99 $41.98
Diesel $5.30 $23.92 $47.84

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic and Indiana. The current time is 00:54:26.

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.