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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.44 mi
02h 10m
Flight
104.94 mi
168.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.94 mi
Kilometers
168.88 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.44 mi
Kilometers
209.93 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Jun 11, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Audubon
Thu, Jun 11, 10:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Audubon
2026-06-11T17:44
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Jun 11, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Audubon
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
De Soto
IA

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

From Audubon
67.3 mi
01h 05m
To Indiana
63.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    3280 ft · 1 min · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 71

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 71

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 71

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 71

  5. 5

    Continue on 650th Street

    3173 ft · 55 sec · 650th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    62 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

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

    1510 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

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

    2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    19 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IA 5 South
19.5 mi · 15%
Highway 71
14.3 mi · 11%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi · 10%
Ramp 72 H
2.1 mi · 2%
I 35 South
2.1 mi · 2%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Soto
01h 05m from Audubon
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Osceola

59 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

60 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Audubon and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 104.94 mi (168.88 km).

Audubon

#1 Audubon

City in Iowa, United States

Population1,878
Coordinates41.7180400, -94.9324900
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-94.932591, 41.718001)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Audubon and Indiana. The current time is 17:44:39.

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.