How far is Indiana, IA from Fairbank, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Fairbank, IA is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Fairbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Fairbank.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2089 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp right
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 146: Grinnell, New Sharon
1770 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 146
136 m · 13 sec · State Highway 146
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Continue on West Street South
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrose Street
1056 ft · 40 sec · Penrose Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
2927 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on 380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · 380th Avenue
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Turn left onto 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
2225 ft · 38 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on South County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South County Road
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Continue on J Avenue
11.8 mi · 18 min · J Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
26.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn slight right
49 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp straight
2514 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
10.3 mi · 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
2151 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Baxter Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on Walnut Street South
1687 ft · 54 sec · Walnut Street South
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Turn right onto Main Street West
2641 ft · 47 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
21 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Fairbank.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
26.3 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indiana and Mostly Cloudy near Fairbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Fairbank?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Tama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Indiana and 77.1 miles from Fairbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indiana and Mostly Cloudy near Fairbank.
Stop Ideas Near Tama
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 Tama.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Fairbank. Straight-line distance: 111.15 mi (178.88 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 Fairbank
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,132 |
| Coordinates | 42.6391500, -92.0471200 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbank (-92.04712, 42.63915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
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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