How far is George, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from George, IA to Indiana, IA is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
290.27 mi
04h 49m
Flight
212.14 mi
341.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.14 mi
Kilometers
341.41 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.27 mi
Kilometers
467.15 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Wed, May 13, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in George
Wed, May 13, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave George
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive Indiana
Wed, May 13, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in George
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
Moorland
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From George
145.6 mi
02h 24m
To Indiana
144.6 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    115 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue

    1375 ft · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Virginia Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street

  4. 4

    Continue on L14

    5.7 mi · 8 min · L14

  5. 5

    Continue on Kennedy Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Colfax Street

    2636 ft · 2 min · Colfax Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    6 mi · 8 min · 320th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · West Park Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 320th Street

    1569 ft · 30 sec · 320th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 16th Street

    110 m · 10 sec · West 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Log Avenue

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 460th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 460th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Nettle Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on D Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Ames Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 490th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  23. 23

    Continue on 500th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Highway 3

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 530th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto V Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · 220th Street

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    54.5 mi · 59 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport

    955 ft · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines

    1 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    3203 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  42. 42

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  44. 44

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  45. 45

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  46. 46

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between George 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
47 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
92.4 mi · 32%
I 35 South
55.3 mi · 19%
IA 5 South
19.6 mi · 7%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 4%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 3
8.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

92.4 mi · 01h 47m

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.2 mi
212.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorland
02h 24m from George
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving George and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from George and 144.6 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around George and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between George and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 212.14 mi (341.41 km).

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#1 George

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,029
Coordinates43.3438600, -96.0022400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.002352, 43.34386)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.77 L · about $38.62
Round trip
$77.23
20.48 gal · 77.54 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.62 $77.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.55 $87.10
Premium $4.65 $47.66 $95.31
Diesel $5.30 $54.31 $108.63

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between George and Indiana. The current time is 19:13:34.

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.