How far is Buffalo (historical), IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Buffalo (historical), IA to Indiana, IA is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.24 mi
01h 12m
Flight
51.35 mi
82.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.35 mi
Kilometers
82.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.55 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 PM CST
Return by in Buffalo (historical)
Tue, Nov 10, 7:12 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo (historical)
2026-11-10T16:48
Arrive Indiana
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo (historical)
9:30 PM CST
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
Ackworth
IA

City in Warren County, Iowa, United States

From Buffalo (historical)
31.1 mi
00h 36m
To Indiana
30.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo (historical) and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo (historical) and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Lane

    59 m · 15 sec · Maple Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto St Charles Road

    105 m · 12 sec · St Charles Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clark Tower Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Tower Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South John Wayne Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South John Wayne Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 92

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road G6R

    18.7 mi · 28 min · County Road G6R

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 92

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 92

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Street

    1951 ft · 33 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 92

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 92

  10. 10

    Continue on Iowa Street

    17.9 mi · 23 min · Iowa Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  14. 14

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo (historical) and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road G6R
18.7 mi · 31%
Iowa Street
18.4 mi · 30%
State Highway 92
14.4 mi · 23%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 3%
Clark Tower Road
1.47 mi · 2%
South John Wayne Drive
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road G6R

Continue on County Road G6R

18.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ackworth
00h 36m from Buffalo (historical)
Leave By
4:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buffalo (historical) and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo (historical) to Indiana?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Ackworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Buffalo (historical) and 30.1 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo (historical) and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Ackworth

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

44 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

82 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

97 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo (historical) and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 51.35 mi (82.64 km).

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#1 Buffalo (historical)

Buffalo (historical) is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3111000, -94.0035600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Lane (-94.003386, 41.3111)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.63
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $8.32 $16.63
Mid-grade $4.18 $9.03 $18.05
Premium $4.74 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.90 $12.74 $25.48

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo (historical) and Indiana. The current time is 16:48:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.