How far is Indiana, IA from Buffalo (historical), IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Buffalo (historical), IA is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Warren County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Buffalo (historical).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Buffalo (historical).
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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
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 49 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 92
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto North John Wayne Drive
1 mi · 3 min · North John Wayne Drive
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Continue on Clark Tower Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Tower Road
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Turn left onto St Charles Road
105 m · 10 sec · St Charles Road
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Turn right onto Maple Lane
59 m · 9 sec · Maple Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Buffalo (historical).
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway G76
Continue straight
32.8 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Buffalo (historical).
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Buffalo (historical)?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Ackworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Indiana and 31.3 miles from Buffalo (historical).
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.47 one way or $16.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Buffalo (historical).
Stop Ideas Near Ackworth
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 Ackworth.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Buffalo (historical). Straight-line distance: 51.35 mi (82.64 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 (historical)
Buffalo (historical) is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3111000, -94.0035600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (historical) (-94.00356, 41.3111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $3.85 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $9.19 | $18.39 |
| Premium | $4.74 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
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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