How far is Earlham, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Earlham, IA to Indiana, IA is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
76.27 mi
01h 18m
Flight
60.36 mi
97.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.36 mi
Kilometers
97.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.27 mi
Kilometers
122.74 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, May 30, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in Earlham
Sat, May 30, 9:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Earlham
2026-05-30T18:47
Arrive Indiana
Sat, May 30, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Earlham
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
Carlisle
IA

City in Warren and Polk counties in the U.

From Earlham
38.2 mi
00h 39m
To Indiana
38 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Locust Avenue

    73 m · 13 sec · Northwest Locust Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street

    118 m · 22 sec · Northwest 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Avenue

    2281 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road P57

    1570 ft · 31 sec · County Road P57

  5. 5

    Continue on I Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · I Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-80 east: Des Moines

    1947 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    1510 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City

    2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

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

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    19 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 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 Earlham 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IA 5 South
19.5 mi · 26%
I-80 east
18.6 mi · 24%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi · 17%
Ramp 72 H
2.1 mi · 3%
I 35 South
2.1 mi · 3%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 3%
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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 39m from Earlham
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Earlham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Earlham and 38 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Earlham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

56 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

88 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Earlham and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 60.36 mi (97.14 km).

Earlham

#1 Earlham

City

Population1,409
Coordinates41.4919300, -94.1241200
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Locust Avenue (-94.124422, 41.491931)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Earlham and Indiana. The current time is 18:47:52.

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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.