How far is Fort Madison, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Fort Madison, IA to Indiana, IA is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Madison and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Madison and Indiana.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Avenue I
42 m · 11 sec · Avenue I
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Turn left onto Avenue H
1.5 km · 2 min · Avenue H
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Turn left onto 20th Street
1078 ft · 22 sec · 20th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue L
1.3 mi · 2 min · Avenue L
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Continue on Old Highway 61
1602 ft · 27 sec · Old Highway 61
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Continue on Avenue O
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue O
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Turn straight
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
24.5 mi · 28 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 310th Street
12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street
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Continue on County Highway G71
2596 ft · 52 sec · County Highway G71
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Continue on 5th Street
1977 ft · 41 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Merrill Street
1037 ft · 26 sec · Merrill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
665 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1132 ft · 23 sec · West Street
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Continue on County Road G71
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left 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 Fort Madison and Indiana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right
61.1 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Madison to Indiana?
The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Fort Madison and 63.4 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 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 $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Madison and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 97.71 mi (157.25 km).
#1 Fort Madison
City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 40.6297600, -91.3151500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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