How far is Indiana, IA from Arnolds Park, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Arnolds Park, IA is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Arnolds Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Arnolds Park.
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Start on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn sharp left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 5
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Take the exit slight right
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
2714 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I-35 North: Minneapolis
2751 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis
55 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
1664 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake
1974 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
45.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
2694 ft · 1 min · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2608 ft · 54 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
1691 ft · 41 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
1961 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
119 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
2264 ft · 47 sec · 1st Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 8th Street
117 m · 15 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Highway Boulevard
15.4 mi · 23 min · Highway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Linden Drive
535 ft · 22 sec · Linden Drive
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Turn left onto Iowa Street
792 ft · 37 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn right onto Kruse Beach
38 m · 6 sec · Kruse Beach
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kruse Beach
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Arnolds Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Arnolds Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Arnolds Park?
The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Indiana and 126.3 miles from Arnolds Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Arnolds Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Arnolds Park. Straight-line distance: 184.24 mi (296.51 km).
#1 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arnolds Park
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,354 |
| Coordinates | 43.3727400, -95.1238800 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnolds Park (-95.12388, 43.37274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.89 | $75.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.47 | $82.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.26 | $94.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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