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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Grimes
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Take the exit straight toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
1910 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto N Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · N Avenue
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Continue on H Avenue
2650 ft · 46 sec · H Avenue
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Turn left onto 335th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 335th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue
143 m · 13 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on 335th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 335th Street
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Turn right onto D Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · D Avenue
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Turn straight onto 325th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 325th Street
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Turn straight onto Apple Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Apple Road
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Continue on 144 Diagonal
6.9 mi · 10 min · 144 Diagonal
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Continue on U Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · U Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1844 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
151 m · 16 sec · South 9th Street
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Continue on 9th N Street
1005 ft · 33 sec · 9th N Street
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Turn left onto 220th Street
20.5 mi · 28 min · 220th Street
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Continue on County Road N33
5.3 mi · 7 min · County Road N33
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Turn left onto Colorado Street
2673 ft · 55 sec · Colorado Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
795 ft · 37 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Idaho Street
18 m · 3 sec · North Idaho Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Glidden. Straight-line distance: 105.88 mi (170.39 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 Glidden
City in Carroll County, Iowa
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.0569300, -94.7288700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glidden (-94.72887, 42.05693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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