How far is Indiana, IA from Lake City, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Lake City, IA is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Lake 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
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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Take the exit straight toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
1910 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto N Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · N Avenue
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Continue on H Avenue
2650 ft · 46 sec · H Avenue
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Turn left onto 335th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 335th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue
143 m · 13 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on 335th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 335th Street
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Turn right onto D Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · D Avenue
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Turn straight onto 325th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 325th Street
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Turn straight onto Apple Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Apple Road
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Continue on 144 Diagonal
6.9 mi · 10 min · 144 Diagonal
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Continue on U Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · U Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1844 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
151 m · 16 sec · South 9th Street
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Continue on 9th N Street
1005 ft · 27 sec · 9th N Street
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Continue on 9th Street North
919 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North
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Continue on U Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · U Avenue
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Continue on Mc Intyre Street
1 km · 1 min · Mc Intyre Street
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Continue on U Avenue
6.8 mi · 9 min · U Avenue
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Continue on Indiana Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
14.9 mi · 20 min · 360th Street
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Continue on 5th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 5th Street
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Continue on 360th Street
7 mi · 10 min · 360th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
14 m · 2 sec · North Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Lake 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 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 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 Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Lake City?
The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Indiana and 72.6 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
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 Granger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.58 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 Lake City
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2674800, -94.7338700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-94.73387, 42.26748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.78 | $43.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
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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