How far is Indiana, IA from Kingsley, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Kingsley, IA is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Kingsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Kingsley.
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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
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 5
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Take the exit slight right
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
2714 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I-35 North: Minneapolis
2751 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis
55 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
1664 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
121.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto 110th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 110th Street
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Knox Avenue
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Continue on County Road L14
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road L14
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2656 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
144 m · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
19 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Kingsley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Kingsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Kingsley?
The road trip is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Indiana and 119.1 miles from Kingsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Kingsley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 178.99 mi (288.05 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 Kingsley
Town in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,397 |
| Coordinates | 42.5883200, -95.9675200 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsley (-95.96752, 42.58832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.05 | $78.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.50 | $89.00 |
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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