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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.94 mi
02h 53m
Flight
103.97 mi
167.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.97 mi
Kilometers
167.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.94 mi
Kilometers
194.63 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muscatine
Thu, Apr 30, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Fri, May 1, 1:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-30T19:52
Arrive Muscatine
Thu, Apr 30, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Harper
IA

City in Iowa, USA

From Indiana
60.3 mi
01h 26m
To Muscatine
60.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway G76

    959 ft · 19 sec · County Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway T17

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17

  5. 5

    Turn right

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road G36

    8.4 mi · 11 min · County Road G36

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1600 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1847 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 92

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Green Street

    552 ft · 14 sec · Green Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    37 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hershey Avenue

    691 ft · 24 sec · Hershey Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Mississippi Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Mississippi Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    903 ft · 33 sec · Walnut Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 92
17.1 mi · 14%
US 61 north
13.8 mi · 11%
County Road G36
8.71 mi · 7%
County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 5%
Avenue of the Saints
3.37 mi · 3%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harper
01h 26m from Indiana
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

49 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

60 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Burlington

101 mi away
300 South Main Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

102 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Muscatine. Straight-line distance: 103.97 mi (167.33 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Muscatine

City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa

Population23,523
Coordinates41.4244700, -91.0432100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Muscatine (-91.04321, 41.42447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Muscatine. The current time is 19:52:15.

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.