How far is Indiana, IA from Hawarden, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Hawarden, IA is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (348 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Hawarden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Hawarden.
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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 right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
79.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 12 North: Riverside Boulevard
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Boulevard
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Continue on Sioux River Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sioux River Road
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Continue on State Highway 12
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 12
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Turn right onto K18N
19.9 mi · 27 min · K18N
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Continue on Buchanan Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 10
98 m · 6 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on 10th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 15 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Hawarden.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Indiana and Partly Sunny near Hawarden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Hawarden?
The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Indiana and 142.7 miles from Hawarden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.2 miles (348 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.30 one way or $84.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Indiana and Partly Sunny near Hawarden.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
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 Shelby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Hawarden. Straight-line distance: 216.27 mi (348.05 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 Hawarden
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,443 |
| Coordinates | 42.9958200, -96.4853100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawarden (-96.48531, 42.99582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $4.21 | $42.30 | $84.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $45.01 | $90.02 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $51.32 | $102.63 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $61.07 | $122.15 |
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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