How far is Central City, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Central City, IA to Indiana, IA is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central City and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central City and Indiana.
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Start on Main Street
1254 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Maple Street
911 ft · 33 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn left onto Marion Road
19.3 mi · 24 min · Marion Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West, US 151 South: Cedar Rapids
2229 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
1764 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.8 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
73.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 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 Central City and Indiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
73.8 mi · 01h 19m
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 leaving Central City and Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central City to Indiana?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Central City and 70.5 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central City and Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
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 Victor.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central City and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 103.75 mi (166.97 km).
#1 Central City
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.2038800, -91.5240600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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