How far is Grundy Center, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Grundy Center, IA to Indiana, IA is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grundy Center and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grundy Center and Indiana.
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Start on G Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · G Avenue
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Continue on 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue
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Continue on North 3rd Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto East Anson Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
20.7 mi · 31 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 Grundy Center 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.
State Highway 14
Continue on State Highway 14
20.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grundy Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grundy Center to Indiana?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Grundy Center and 50.3 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grundy Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grundy Center and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 81.04 mi (130.42 km).
#1 Grundy Center
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,670 |
| Coordinates | 42.3616500, -92.7685300 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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