How far is Indiana, IA from Albia, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Albia, IA is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.41 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.77 mi
26.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.77 mi
Kilometers
26.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.41 mi
Kilometers
34.46 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-15T20:40
Arrive Albia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lovilia
IA

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

From Indiana
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Albia
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway G76

    959 ft · 19 sec · County Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn right

    19.3 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Benton Avenue East

    109 m · 9 sec · Benton Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    52 m · 13 sec · South 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 10%
Benton Avenue East
0.07 mi
South 2nd Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovilia
00h 16m from Indiana
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lovilia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Indiana and 10.7 miles from Albia.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albia.

Stop Ideas Near Lovilia

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

43 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

73 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

115 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Albia. Straight-line distance: 16.77 mi (26.99 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Albia

City in Iowa

Population3,713
Coordinates41.0266700, -92.8057500
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Albia (-92.80575, 41.02667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Albia. The current time is 20:40:04.

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.