How far is Audubon, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Audubon, IA to Indiana, IA is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Dallas 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 Audubon and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon and Indiana.
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Start on South Market Street
3280 ft · 1 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Highway 71
11.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 71
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 71
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 71
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Continue on 650th Street
3173 ft · 55 sec · 650th Street
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Turn left
62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
1510 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
19 mi · 23 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 Audubon and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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62 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Audubon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Audubon to Indiana?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
De Soto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Audubon and 63.2 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Audubon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near De Soto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Audubon and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 104.94 mi (168.88 km).
#1 Audubon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,878 |
| Coordinates | 41.7180400, -94.9324900 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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