How far is Indiana, IA from Mount Vernon, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Mount Vernon, IA is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Mount Vernon.
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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
81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
1545 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Dodge Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Dodge Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on South Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 1
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
40 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
666 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue South
2046 ft · 39 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
70 m · 9 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn right
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Mount Vernon.
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
81.4 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Indiana and 68.7 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 96.8 mi (155.79 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 Mount Vernon
City in Linn County, Iowa
| Population | 4,528 |
| Coordinates | 41.9219500, -91.4168400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-91.41684, 41.92195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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