How far is Indiana, IA from Britt, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Britt, IA is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.66 mi
03h 26m
Flight
136.73 mi
220.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.73 mi
Kilometers
220.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.66 mi
Kilometers
268.22 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Britt
Sat, Apr 18, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-18T02:32
Arrive Britt
Sat, Apr 18, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Roland
IA

City in Iowa

From Indiana
83.3 mi
01h 43m
To Britt
83.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    575 ft · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 5

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 5

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2879 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-35 north: Minneapolis

    2714 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I-35 North: Minneapolis

    2751 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis

    55 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge

    1664 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69

    1984 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Little Wall Lake Road

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Little Wall Lake Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 220th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 220th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Avenue North

    1680 ft · 34 sec · Main Avenue North

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
55 mi · 33%
Little Wall Lake Road
19.5 mi · 12%
State Highway 5
18.8 mi · 11%
220th Street
14.4 mi · 9%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 8%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis

55 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roland
01h 43m from Indiana
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indiana and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Britt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Roland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Indiana and 83.3 miles from Britt.

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

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indiana and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Britt.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Britt. Straight-line distance: 136.73 mi (220.04 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Britt

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

Population1,928
Coordinates43.0977400, -93.8018900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Britt (-93.80189, 43.09774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 Britt. The current time is 02:32:05.

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.