How far is Indiana, IA from Aplington, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Aplington, IA is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
109.88 mi
02h 54m
Flight
95.6 mi
153.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.6 mi
Kilometers
153.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.88 mi
Kilometers
176.84 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aplington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-15T20:40
Arrive Aplington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Laurel
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA

From Indiana
55 mi
01h 27m
To Aplington
54.9 mi
01h 27m

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
67°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Sanford Avenue

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 240th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 240th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto F Avenue

    5 mi · 12 min · F Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on F Avenue

    8 mi · 17 min · F Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Forest Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parrott Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
43.1 mi · 39%
Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 18%
F Avenue
13 mi · 12%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 8%
County Highway G76
3.96 mi · 4%
South Center Street
2.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Continue on State Highway 14

20.6 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
01h 27m from Indiana
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aplington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 55 miles from Indiana and 54.9 miles from Aplington.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aplington.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Aplington. Straight-line distance: 95.6 mi (153.86 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
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#2 Aplington

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

Population1,039
Coordinates42.5841500, -92.8843600
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Aplington (-92.88436, 42.58415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 Aplington. The current time is 20:40:07.

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.