How far is Indiana, IA from La Porte City, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to La Porte City, IA is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and La Porte City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and La Porte City.
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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
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 21: Belle Plain, What Cheer
1356 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto 220th Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto 380th Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · 380th Avenue
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Turn left onto B Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · B Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 11th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street
20.3 mi · 29 min · 13th Street
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Turn right onto 58th Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · 58th Street
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Turn left onto 15th Avenue
9.3 mi · 14 min · 15th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and La Porte City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 14
Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Porte City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to La Porte City?
The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Malcom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Indiana and 63.8 miles from La Porte City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Porte City.
Stop Ideas Near Malcom
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and La Porte City. Straight-line distance: 87.92 mi (141.5 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 La Porte City
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 42.3149900, -92.1921300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Porte City (-92.19213, 42.31499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
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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