How far is Columbus Junction, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Columbus Junction, IA to Indiana, IA is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
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 Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus Junction and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Junction and Indiana.
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Start on Walnut Street
1377 ft · 54 sec · Walnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Access Road
767 ft · 34 sec · Western Access Road
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Turn straight onto Oak Street
127 m · 7 sec · 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 Columbus Junction 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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbus Junction and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus Junction to Indiana?
The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Sigourney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Columbus Junction and 48.7 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Columbus Junction and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Sigourney
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 Sigourney.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus Junction and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 86.63 mi (139.42 km).
#1 Columbus Junction
City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,810 |
| Coordinates | 41.2800300, -91.3607100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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