How far is Colfax, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Colfax, IA to Indiana, IA is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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 Jasper County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colfax and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Indiana.
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Start on East Howard Street
17 m · 8 sec · East Howard Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1571 ft · 32 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto South League Road
2151 ft · 36 sec · South League Road
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Continue on State Highway 117
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 117
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Continue on North State Street
3008 ft · 56 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 163 (Bus)
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 163 (Bus)
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Monroe, Newton
1684 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
12.1 mi · 18 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 Colfax and Indiana.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 14
Turn right onto State Highway 14
12.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Colfax and Partly Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax to Indiana?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Colfax and 20.3 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Colfax and Partly Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Monroe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.74 km).
#1 Colfax
City in Jasper County, Iowa
| Population | 2,050 |
| Coordinates | 41.6777700, -93.2452000 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
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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