How far is Huxley, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Huxley, IA to Indiana, IA is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.64 mi
01h 12m
Flight
56.25 mi
90.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.25 mi
Kilometers
90.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.64 mi
Kilometers
113.68 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, May 24, 1:06 PM CDT
Return by in Huxley
Sun, May 24, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huxley
2026-05-24T11:53
Arrive Indiana
Sun, May 24, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huxley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Carlisle
IA

City in Warren and Polk counties in the U.

From Huxley
35.4 mi
00h 36m
To Indiana
35.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1981 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 210

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 210

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-35 south: Des Moines

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 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 Huxley and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IA 5 South
19.6 mi · 28%
I-35 south
15.2 mi · 21%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 15%
I 80 East
3.4 mi · 5%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 3%
State Highway 210
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IA 5 South

Continue straight

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 36m from Huxley
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huxley and Mostly Clear near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Huxley and 35.2 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huxley and Mostly Clear near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carlisle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.

RAIL

Osceola

56 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

88 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huxley and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 56.25 mi (90.53 km).

Huxley

#1 Huxley

City in Story County, Iowa, United States

Population4,270
Coordinates41.8952700, -93.6007700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.60077, 41.895235)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Huxley and Indiana. The current time is 11:53:41.

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.