How far is Indiana, IA from Leon, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Leon, IA is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.13 mi
01h 37m
Flight
49.52 mi
79.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.52 mi
Kilometers
79.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.13 mi
Kilometers
103.2 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leon
Tue, Jun 2, 8:55 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Tue, Jun 2, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-06-02T07:18
Arrive Leon
Tue, Jun 2, 8:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lucas
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Indiana
32.1 mi
00h 48m
To Leon
32.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Leon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Leon.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway G76

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Court Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Court Avenue

    96 m · 7 sec · Court Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Division Road

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Division Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Front Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 40th

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 40th

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 2

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 2

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1st Street

    3174 ft · 56 sec · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest Church Street

    24 m · 1 sec · Northwest Church Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Leon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 25%
State Highway 2
12.8 mi · 20%
Division Road
11.5 mi · 18%
40th
5.52 mi · 9%
County Highway G76
4.86 mi · 8%
North Front Street
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Turn left onto State Highway 14

15.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
00h 48m from Indiana
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indiana and Mostly Sunny near Leon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Leon?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Indiana and 32.1 miles from Leon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Mostly Sunny near Leon.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lucas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.

RAIL

Osceola

26 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

76 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

88 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Leon. Straight-line distance: 49.52 mi (79.69 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Leon

#2 Leon

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,808
Coordinates40.7397200, -93.7477200
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Leon (-93.74772, 40.73972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Leon. The current time is 07:18:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.