How far is Indiana, IA from Buffalo, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Buffalo, IA is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Buffalo.
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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 · 19 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17
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Turn right
65.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Continue on County Road G36
8.4 mi · 11 min · County Road G36
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Take the ramp right
1600 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1847 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
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Take the ramp left toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
13.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Green Street
552 ft · 14 sec · Green Street
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Turn right
37 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Hershey Avenue
691 ft · 24 sec · Hershey Avenue
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Continue on West Mississippi Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · West Mississippi Drive
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Turn slight left onto Mulberry Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 2nd Street
11 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
2125 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1578 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Diagonal Road
1332 ft · 23 sec · Diagonal Road
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Continue on Highway 22
13.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 22
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Continue on Front Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
114 m · 17 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
11 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
65.2 mi · 01h 31m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
West Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Indiana and 69.6 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near West Chester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Chester.
Mount Pleasant
Ottumwa station
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 120.68 mi (194.21 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 Buffalo
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 41.4564200, -90.7234700 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-90.72347, 41.45642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.80 | $45.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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