How far is Coo n Rapids, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Coo n Rapids, IA to Indiana, IA is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.88 mi
02h 01m
Flight
97.06 mi
156.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.06 mi
Kilometers
156.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.88 mi
Kilometers
188.1 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Apr 16, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Coo n Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coo n Rapids
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Apr 16, 3:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coo n Rapids
9:30 PM CDT
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
Clive
IA

Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America

From Coo n Rapids
58.5 mi
01h 00m
To Indiana
58.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coo n Rapids and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coo n Rapids and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 5th Avenue

    1879 ft · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Railway Street

    2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    16.5 mi · 20 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest 114th Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Grimes Boulevard

    3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-35 south, I-80 west: Kansas City, Council Bluffs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    19 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  22. 22

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coo n Rapids and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
33.7 mi · 29%
IA 5 South
19.5 mi · 17%
Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi · 14%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi · 11%
I-35 south
8.53 mi · 7%
Northwest 114th Street
2.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IA 5 South

Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

19 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clive
01h 00m from Coo n Rapids
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Coo n Rapids and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coo n Rapids to Indiana?

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Clive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Coo n Rapids and 58.4 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Coo n Rapids and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Clive

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

63 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

81 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coo n Rapids and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 97.06 mi (156.21 km).

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#1 Coo n Rapids

City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U.

Population1,221
Coordinates41.8708200, -94.6774800
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Avenue (-94.677508, 41.870839)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.61 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.22 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Coo n Rapids and Indiana. The current time is 01:51:57.

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