How far is De Witt, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from De Witt, IA to Indiana, IA is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.23 mi
03h 01m
Flight
135.58 mi
218.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.58 mi
Kilometers
218.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.23 mi
Kilometers
286.83 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in De Witt
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Witt
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Witt
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Williamsburg
IA

City in Iowa

From De Witt
92.5 mi
01h 30m
To Indiana
85.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between De Witt and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Witt and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    66 m · 13 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Witt 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Avenue
148 mi · 83%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 13%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 2%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 1%
Monroe Street
1 mi · 1%
US 6
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Avenue

Take the exit slight right

69.9 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
01h 30m from De Witt
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Witt and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Witt to Indiana?

The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from De Witt and 85.7 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Witt and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Witt and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 135.58 mi (218.2 km).

De Witt

#1 De Witt

Township of Iowa

Population5,242
Coordinates41.8233600, -90.5381900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-90.538188, 41.823263)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between De Witt and Indiana. The current time is 01:50:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.