How far is Indiana, IA from Maquoketa, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Maquoketa, IA is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
202.72 mi
03h 59m
Flight
135.69 mi
218.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.69 mi
Kilometers
218.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.72 mi
Kilometers
326.25 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maquoketa
Sun, May 24, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Mon, May 25, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-24T19:59
Arrive Maquoketa
Sun, May 24, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:00 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

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
Oxford
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

From Indiana
101.2 mi
01h 59m
To Maquoketa
101.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway G76

    959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2089 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    131 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Brady Street

    32.5 mi · 38 min · North Brady Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street

    2581 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 200th Avenue

    2852 ft · 59 sec · 200th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
155 mi · 76%
North Brady Street
32.5 mi · 16%
County Highway G76
3.96 mi · 2%
South Lincoln Street
2.22 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.49 mi · 1%
South Monroe Street
1 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Merge slight left

131 mi · 02h 22m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
135.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 59m from Indiana
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Indiana and Mostly Cloudy near Maquoketa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Indiana and 101.5 miles from Maquoketa.

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

The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Indiana and Mostly Cloudy near Maquoketa.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

94 mi away
210 West Main Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

103 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

106 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Maquoketa. Straight-line distance: 135.69 mi (218.37 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Maquoketa

City in Iowa, USA

Population5,924
Coordinates42.0689100, -90.6656900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Maquoketa (-90.66569, 42.06891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.08 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.16 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Maquoketa. The current time is 19:59:16.

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.