How far is Indiana, IA from Creston, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Creston, IA is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Creston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Creston.
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Start on County Highway G76
4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76
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Continue on Highway G76
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Court Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue
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Continue on Court Avenue
96 m · 7 sec · Court Avenue
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Turn right
55.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1 km · 2 min · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Street
690 ft · 34 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Montgomery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Creston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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55.1 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Creston?
The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Indiana and 40.3 miles from Creston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Woodburn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Creston. Straight-line distance: 70.26 mi (113.07 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 Creston
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.0586000, -94.3613500 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creston (-94.36135, 41.0586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
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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