How far is Dike, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Dike, IA to Indiana, IA is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.98 mi
02h 13m
Flight
89.4 mi
143.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.4 mi
Kilometers
143.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.98 mi
Kilometers
183.43 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Dike
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dike
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Indiana
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dike
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
Laurel
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA

From Dike
56.3 mi
01h 06m
To Indiana
57.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dike and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    973 ft · 48 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street

    680 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center

    2083 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  9. 9

    Continue on M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North 3rd Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 14

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 14

  21. 21

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 14

    11.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  23. 23

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  25. 25

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  31. 31

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dike and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
42.2 mi · 37%
Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 17%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 8%
1st Street
6.98 mi · 6%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 6%
N Avenue
4.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sanford Avenue

Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

19.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
01h 06m from Dike
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dike and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dike to Indiana?

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Dike and 57.7 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dike and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dike and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 89.4 mi (143.88 km).

Dike

#1 Dike

City in Iowa, United States

Population1,267
Coordinates42.4641500, -92.6282500
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West State Street (-92.62825, 42.464156)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dike and Indiana. The current time is 03:59:20.

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.