How far is Indiana, IA from Jefferson, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Jefferson, IA is about 112.5 miles (181 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 23m.
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.
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Jefferson.
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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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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 24 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 4
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 4
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Continue on Neola Avenue
8.5 mi · 12 min · Neola Avenue
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Continue on South Elm Street
1927 ft · 30 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on N Avenue
1.1 km · 55 sec · N Avenue
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Continue on South Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Lincolnway Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Lincolnway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lincolnway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Clive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Indiana and 56.3 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Clive
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 Clive.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 89.55 mi (144.11 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 Jefferson
City in Greene County, Iowa
| Population | 4,075 |
| Coordinates | 42.0152600, -94.3774700 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-94.37747, 42.01526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.48 | $36.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
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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