How far is Indiana, IA from Hudson, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Hudson, IA is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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 Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Hudson.
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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
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp right
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 146: Grinnell, New Sharon
1770 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 146
136 m · 13 sec · State Highway 146
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Continue on West Street South
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrose Street
1056 ft · 40 sec · Penrose Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
2927 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on 380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · 380th Avenue
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Turn left onto 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
2225 ft · 38 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on South County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South County Road
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Continue on J Avenue
11.8 mi · 18 min · J Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
21.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto South Hudson Road
1 km · 1 min · South Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Eldora Road
1432 ft · 1 min · Eldora Road
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Turn left onto 5th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
16 m · 2 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Hudson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
21.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Hudson?
The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Grinnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Indiana and 58.9 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Grinnell
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 Grinnell.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 88.09 mi (141.77 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 Hudson
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,473 |
| Coordinates | 42.4066500, -92.4554700 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-92.45547, 42.40665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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