How far is Indiana, IA from Glidden, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Glidden, IA is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.46 mi
02h 51m
Flight
105.88 mi
170.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.88 mi
Kilometers
170.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.96 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glidden
Wed, Jun 10, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Wed, Jun 10, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-06-10T17:07
Arrive Glidden
Wed, Jun 10, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Grimes
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Indiana
65.2 mi
01h 25m
To Glidden
65.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Grimes

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 114th Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward US 169: Ogden, Adel

    1910 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto N Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · N Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on H Avenue

    2650 ft · 46 sec · H Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 335th Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 335th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue

    143 m · 13 sec · East Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 335th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 335th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto D Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · D Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto 325th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 325th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Apple Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Apple Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 144 Diagonal

    6.9 mi · 10 min · 144 Diagonal

  25. 25

    Continue on U Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · U Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    1844 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    151 m · 16 sec · South 9th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 9th N Street

    1005 ft · 33 sec · 9th N Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 220th Street

    20.5 mi · 28 min · 220th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road N33

    5.3 mi · 7 min · County Road N33

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Colorado Street

    2673 ft · 55 sec · Colorado Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    795 ft · 37 sec · East 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Idaho Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Idaho Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Idaho Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
20.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 15%
Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 12%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 10%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.3 mi · 9%
I-35 north
8.87 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Turn left onto 220th Street

20.5 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grimes
01h 25m from Indiana
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indiana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glidden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Grimes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Indiana and 65.3 miles from Glidden.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indiana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glidden.

Stop Ideas Near Grimes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grimes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grimes.

RAIL

Osceola

72 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

85 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Glidden. Straight-line distance: 105.88 mi (170.39 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Glidden

#2 Glidden

City in Carroll County, Iowa

Population1,090
Coordinates42.0569300, -94.7288700
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Glidden (-94.72887, 42.05693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Glidden. The current time is 17:07:07.

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.