How far is Indiana, IA from Missouri Valley, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Missouri Valley, IA is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Missouri Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Missouri Valley.
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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
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Council Bluffs
2455 ft · 1 min · Ramp 72 J
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
2827 ft · 40 sec · John MacVicar Freeway
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Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
73 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Loveland
1934 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Desoto Avenue
1522 ft · 51 sec · Desoto Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Lincoln Highway
2978 ft · 46 sec · Old Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Loess Hills Trail
3.1 mi · 4 min · Loess Hills Trail
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Continue on South 6th Street
2367 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto East Erie Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Erie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Erie Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Missouri Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John MacVicar Freeway
Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 01h 42m
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 Missouri Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Missouri Valley?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Indiana and 87 miles from Missouri Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Missouri Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Stuart
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 Stuart.
Creston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Missouri Valley. Straight-line distance: 150.38 mi (242.01 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 Missouri Valley
City in Harrison County, Iowa
| Population | 2,576 |
| Coordinates | 41.5563800, -95.8877900 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Missouri Valley (-95.88779, 41.55638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
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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