How far is Epworth, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Epworth, IA to Indiana, IA is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.88 mi
03h 14m
Flight
137.69 mi
221.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.69 mi
Kilometers
221.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.88 mi
Kilometers
299.14 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Fri, Apr 17, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Epworth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epworth
2026-04-17T19:42
Arrive Indiana
Fri, Apr 17, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Epworth
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
Oxford
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

From Epworth
98.1 mi
01h 37m
To Indiana
87.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue South

    1775 ft · 50 sec · Center Avenue South

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 20 West, US 52 North

    1536 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR Y13: Farley

    1625 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    854 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Olde Farley Road

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Olde Farley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Farley Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Farley Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West, US 151 South: Cedar Rapids

    2229 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport

    1764 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    15.8 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  18. 18

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

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  22. 22

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  28. 28

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
74.5 mi · 40%
Farley Road
49.5 mi · 27%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 13%
Avenue of the Saints
15.8 mi · 8%
Lincoln Freeway
6.35 mi · 3%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

73.8 mi · 01h 19m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 37m from Epworth
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Epworth and Partly Sunny then 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 Epworth to Indiana?

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Epworth and 87.7 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Epworth and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

94 mi away
210 West Main Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

103 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

106 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Epworth and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 137.69 mi (221.59 km).

Epworth

#1 Epworth

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,022
Coordinates42.4450000, -90.9320800
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue South (-90.931898, 42.444999)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.65 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.30 $34.79 $69.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Epworth and Indiana. The current time is 19:42:28.

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.