How far is Indiana, IA from Ackley, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Ackley, IA is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
107.34 mi
02h 49m
Flight
93.27 mi
150.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.27 mi
Kilometers
150.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.34 mi
Kilometers
172.74 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ackley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-17T22:42
Arrive Ackley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
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
Melbourne
IA

City in Iowa, United States of America

From Indiana
53.7 mi
01h 24m
To Ackley
53.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway G76

    959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2089 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County F17

    1 mi · 2 min · County F17

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway F 17 West

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway F 17 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County S62 North

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County S62 North

  13. 13

    Continue on Hart Avenue

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Hart Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 160th Street

    2321 ft · 46 sec · 160th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Marsh Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · Marsh Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on B Avenue

    10 mi · 18 min · B Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 175

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 175

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road S56

    3.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S56

  23. 23

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2668 ft · 53 sec · South 1st Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway S56

    9.6 mi · 17 min · County Highway S56

  25. 25

    Continue on Butler Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Butler Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1733 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Ackley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
33.2 mi · 31%
Marsh Avenue
12 mi · 11%
B Avenue
9.98 mi · 9%
County Highway S56
9.63 mi · 9%
Hart Avenue
6.4 mi · 6%
State Highway 175
4.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melbourne
01h 24m from Indiana
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indiana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ackley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Melbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Indiana and 53.6 miles from Ackley.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indiana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ackley.

Stop Ideas Near Melbourne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Melbourne, 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 Melbourne.

RAIL

Osceola

115 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

117 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Ackley. Straight-line distance: 93.27 mi (150.1 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Ackley

#2 Ackley

City in Iowa, America

Population1,485
Coordinates42.5541500, -93.0532600
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Ackley (-93.05326, 42.55415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Ackley. The current time is 22:42:56.

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.