How far is Indiana, IA from Muscatine, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Muscatine, IA is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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 53m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Muscatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Muscatine.
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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 · 19 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17
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Turn right
65.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Continue on County Road G36
8.4 mi · 11 min · County Road G36
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Take the ramp right
1600 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1847 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
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Take the ramp left toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
13.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Green Street
552 ft · 14 sec · Green Street
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Turn right
37 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Hershey Avenue
691 ft · 24 sec · Hershey Avenue
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Continue on West Mississippi Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · West Mississippi Drive
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
903 ft · 33 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Muscatine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
65.2 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Indiana and Mostly Sunny near Muscatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Muscatine?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Harper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Indiana and 60.6 miles from Muscatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Indiana and Mostly Sunny near Muscatine.
Stop Ideas Near Harper
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 Harper.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Muscatine. Straight-line distance: 103.97 mi (167.33 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 Muscatine
City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa
| Population | 23,523 |
| Coordinates | 41.4244700, -91.0432100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muscatine (-91.04321, 41.42447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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