How far is Holstein, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Holstein, IA to Indiana, IA is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.37 mi
03h 19m
Flight
157.15 mi
252.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.15 mi
Kilometers
252.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.37 mi
Kilometers
338.55 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Tue, May 12, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Holstein
Wed, May 13, 2:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holstein
2026-05-12T19:36
Arrive Indiana
Tue, May 12, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holstein
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
Williams
IA

City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States

From Holstein
105.2 mi
01h 39m
To Indiana
105.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
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 Holstein and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    19 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    11 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    960 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    54.5 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

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

    955 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

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

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    3203 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holstein 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
102 mi · 49%
I 35 South
55.3 mi · 26%
IA 5 South
19.6 mi · 9%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
I 80 East
3.4 mi · 2%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight right

101 mi · 01h 57m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
01h 39m from Holstein
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holstein 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 Holstein to Indiana?

The road trip is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Holstein and 105.2 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holstein and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holstein and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 157.15 mi (252.91 km).

Holstein

#1 Holstein

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,367
Coordinates42.4891500, -95.5450000
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-95.545, 42.489276)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.1 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.2 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

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 Holstein and Indiana. The current time is 19:36:07.

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.