How far is Emmetsburg, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Emmetsburg, IA to Indiana, IA is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmetsburg and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmetsburg and Indiana.
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Start on 8th Street
27 m · 8 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Lawler Street
101 m · 14 sec · Lawler Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1026 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on 460th Avenue
13 mi · 18 min · 460th Avenue
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Continue on 220th Avenue
11.1 mi · 15 min · 220th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 7th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 7th Street
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Continue on 220th Avenue
11.5 mi · 16 min · 220th Avenue
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Continue on Marengo Avenue
2317 ft · 39 sec · Marengo Avenue
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Continue on North East Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Continue on Marengo Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Marengo Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 20 East
1749 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
955 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2592 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right 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 Emmetsburg and Indiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg to Indiana?
The road trip is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Emmetsburg and 105.2 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Emmetsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmetsburg and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 156.82 mi (252.38 km).
#1 Emmetsburg
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 3,667 |
| Coordinates | 43.1127400, -94.6830400 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.36 | $78.71 |
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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