How far is Indiana, IA from George, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to George, IA is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.73 mi
06h 00m
Flight
212.14 mi
341.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.14 mi
Kilometers
341.41 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.73 mi
Kilometers
467.88 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in George
Wed, May 13, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Wed, May 13, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-12T19:53
Arrive George
Wed, May 13, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Moorland
IA

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

From Indiana
145.2 mi
03h 00m
To George
145.5 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  21. 21

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on V Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto 530th Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  26. 26

    Continue on 500th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  28. 28

    Continue on 490th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Ames Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on D Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Nettle Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 460th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street

  34. 34

    Continue on 460th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Log Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward CR L26, IA 60 Business: 2nd Avenue

    1660 ft · 44 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West 16th Street

    110 m · 9 sec · West 16th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 320th Street

    1569 ft · 28 sec · 320th Street

  42. 42

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · West Park Street

  43. 43

    Continue on 320th Street

    6 mi · 9 min · 320th Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Colfax Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Colfax Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Kennedy Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on L14

    5.7 mi · 8 min · L14

  47. 47

    Continue on South Virginia Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue

    1375 ft · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    115 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
93.1 mi · 32%
I 35 North
55 mi · 19%
State Highway 5
18.8 mi · 6%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 4%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Merge slight left

92.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.6 mi
212.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorland
03h 00m from Indiana
Leave By
11:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Indiana and Slight Chance Rain Showers near George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Indiana and 145.5 miles from George.

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

The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.69 one way or $77.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Indiana and Slight Chance Rain Showers near George.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and George. Straight-line distance: 212.14 mi (341.41 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
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#2 George

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,029
Coordinates43.3438600, -96.0022400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: George (-96.00224, 43.34386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.83 L · about $38.69
Round trip
$77.38
20.52 gal · 77.66 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.69 $77.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.64 $87.27
Premium $4.65 $47.75 $95.50
Diesel $5.30 $54.42 $108.84

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and George. The current time is 19:53:53.

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.