How far is Indiana, IA from Granger, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Granger, IA is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.35 mi
01h 27m
Flight
56.48 mi
90.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.48 mi
Kilometers
90.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.35 mi
Kilometers
111.61 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granger
Sun, May 31, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Sun, May 31, 12:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-31T09:07
Arrive Granger
Sun, May 31, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carlisle
IA

City in Warren and Polk counties in the U.

From Indiana
34.7 mi
00h 43m
To Granger
34.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    1377 ft · 40 sec · Sycamore Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 28%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 19%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.3 mi · 18%
I-35 north
8.87 mi · 13%
Northwest Granger Drive
2.81 mi · 4%
Northwest 114th Street
2.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 5

Continue on State Highway 5

19.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 43m from Indiana
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Granger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Indiana and 34.7 miles from Granger.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carlisle, 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 Carlisle.

RAIL

Osceola

56 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

88 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Granger. Straight-line distance: 56.48 mi (90.9 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Granger

City in Iowa, United States

Population1,631
Coordinates41.7611000, -93.8243900
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Granger (-93.82439, 41.7611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Granger. The current time is 09:07:38.

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.