How far is Indiana, IA from Grundy Center, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Grundy Center, IA is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Grundy Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Grundy Center.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2089 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
20.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Reed Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2557 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on South Center Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Anson Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Continue on G Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · G Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · G Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Grundy Center.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 14
Continue on State Highway 14
20.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grundy Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Grundy Center?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Indiana and 49 miles from Grundy Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grundy Center.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Grundy Center. Straight-line distance: 81.04 mi (130.42 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 Grundy Center
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,670 |
| Coordinates | 42.3616500, -92.7685300 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grundy Center (-92.76853, 42.36165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
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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