How far is Indiana, IA from Monona, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Monona, IA is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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 04h 50m.
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 Johnson County, 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 Monona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Monona.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2089 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp right
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.5 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
2796 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 north, IA 13 north: Marion
26.5 mi · 34 min
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Continue on State Highway 13
14.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
2924 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn sharp left onto 398th Street
1683 ft · 1 min · 398th Street
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Turn right onto Crystal Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · Crystal Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
20.9 mi · 29 min · State Highway 13
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Iowa Street
49 m · 3 sec · East Iowa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Monona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 14
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 19m
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 Monona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Monona?
The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Tiffin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Indiana and 112.6 miles from Monona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.94 one way or $59.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Monona.
Stop Ideas Near Tiffin
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 Tiffin.
Mount Pleasant
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Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Monona. Straight-line distance: 152.69 mi (245.73 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 Monona
Township in Clayton County, Iowa
| Population | 1,462 |
| Coordinates | 43.0516500, -91.3893000 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monona (-91.3893, 43.05165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.95 | $73.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.11 | $84.23 |
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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