How far is Indiana, IA from Malvern, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Malvern, IA is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.67 mi
03h 42m
Flight
134 mi
215.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134 mi
Kilometers
215.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.67 mi
Kilometers
239.26 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malvern
Tue, Jun 2, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Tue, Jun 2, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-06-02T07:18
Arrive Malvern
Tue, Jun 2, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Afton
IA

City in Union County, Iowa

From Indiana
74.2 mi
01h 51m
To Malvern
74.5 mi
01h 51m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    122.2 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Highway L63

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway L63

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 11%
County Highway G76
4.86 mi · 3%
Court Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Highway G76
1.18 mi · 1%
County Highway L63
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

122 mi · 02h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Afton
01h 51m from Indiana
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indiana and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Indiana and 74.5 miles from Malvern.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.

Stop Ideas Near Afton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Afton, 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 Afton.

RAIL

Creston

14 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

36 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 134 mi (215.66 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Malvern

City in Mills County, Iowa, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates41.0027800, -95.5852800
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Malvern (-95.58528, 41.00278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.86 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.72 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 Malvern. 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.