How far is Buffalo, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Buffalo, IA to Indiana, IA is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington 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 Buffalo and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Indiana.
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Start on 2nd Street
11 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
114 m · 12 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Front Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
13.1 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Diagonal Road
1332 ft · 23 sec · Diagonal Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1578 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2125 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mulberry Avenue
52 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Mulberry Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on East Mississippi Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · East Mississippi Drive
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Continue on Hershey Avenue
790 ft · 34 sec · Hershey Avenue
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Turn left onto Green Street
622 ft · 15 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Grandview Avenue
8.5 mi · 12 min · Grandview Avenue
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Continue straight
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
1647 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Take the ramp left
1577 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1579 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto 220th Street
701 ft · 11 sec · 220th Street
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Continue on County Road G36
8.5 mi · 12 min · County Road G36
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Continue on State Highway 92
24.7 mi · 36 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on East Jackson Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on IA-92
13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92
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Continue on A Avenue East
17.8 mi · 23 min · A Avenue East
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Turn left onto County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left 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 Buffalo and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 92
Continue on State Highway 92
24.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Sunny then Slight 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 Buffalo to Indiana?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
West Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Buffalo and 69.4 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near West Chester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Chester.
Mount Pleasant
Ottumwa station
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 120.68 mi (194.21 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 41.4564200, -90.7234700 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.80 | $45.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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