How far is Indiana, IA from Glenwood, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Glenwood, IA is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Glenwood.
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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
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Council Bluffs
2455 ft · 1 min · Ramp 72 J
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
2827 ft · 40 sec · John MacVicar Freeway
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Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Kansas City
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 275 South: South Bellevue, Glenwood
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 34
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
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Turn left onto Hilman Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hilman Road
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Continue on Sharp Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Sharp Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
46 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right
69 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Glenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John MacVicar Freeway
Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 01h 42m
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 leaving Indiana and Sunny near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Casey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Indiana and 97 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Casey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 141.83 mi (228.26 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 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0469400, -95.7425100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood (-95.74251, 41.04694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.76 | $51.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.79 | $63.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
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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