How far is Fayette, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Fayette, IA to Indiana, IA is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tama County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Indiana.
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Start on South Main Street
1843 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
97 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1492 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Klock Road
2235 ft · 50 sec · Klock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto K Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · K Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street
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Continue on Main Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street East
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Turn left onto P Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · P Avenue
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Continue on 60th Street
9 mi · 12 min · 60th Street
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Continue on 230th Street
13.1 mi · 18 min · 230th Street
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Take the ramp left
2329 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Larrabee Avenue
4.7 mi · 5 min · Larrabee Avenue
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Continue on Logan Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue
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Continue on East Mullan Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Mullan Avenue
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Turn straight
2208 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Sergeant Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Sergeant Road
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Continue on South Hudson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · South Hudson Road
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Continue on Q Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on County Road D65
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road D65
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Continue on North Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto J Avenue
11.8 mi · 17 min · J Avenue
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Continue on North County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North County Road
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Continue on Harding Street
2225 ft · 43 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Turn right onto 380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · 380th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2927 ft · 58 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrose Street
1056 ft · 38 sec · Penrose Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 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 Fayette and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Street
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayette to Indiana?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Garwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Fayette and 88.5 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 129.39 mi (208.23 km).
#1 Fayette
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,378 |
| Coordinates | 42.8419300, -91.8021100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
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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