How far is Clarinda, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Clarinda, IA to Indiana, IA is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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 30m.
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.
City in Union County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarinda and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarinda and Indiana.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
59 m · 9 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on 210 Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 210 Street
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Turn left
16.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
1883 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight
89.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Court Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway G76
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
4.9 mi · 9 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 Clarinda and Indiana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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89.8 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Clarinda and Mostly Cloudy near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarinda to Indiana?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Thayer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Clarinda and 66.6 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Clarinda and Mostly Cloudy near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Thayer
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 Thayer.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarinda and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 109.8 mi (176.7 km).
#1 Clarinda
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,366 |
| Coordinates | 40.7398100, -95.0380000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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