How far is Indiana, IA from Nashua, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Nashua, IA is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.49 mi
03h 39m
Flight
123.37 mi
198.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.37 mi
Kilometers
198.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.49 mi
Kilometers
243.8 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-18T07:10
Arrive Nashua
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Albion
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa

From Indiana
75.7 mi
01h 49m
To Nashua
75.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Nashua.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway G76

    959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2089 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    20.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Sanford Avenue

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    10.9 mi · 16 min · N Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 14

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 14

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sinclair Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · Sinclair Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Butler Center Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Butler Center Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Cherry Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Cherry Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Public Road

    106 m · 21 sec · North Public Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    1485 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 3

  31. 31

    Continue on 230th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 230th Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Avenue of the Saints

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    2050 ft · 57 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Sample Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sample Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Main Street

    612 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Nashua.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
44.1 mi · 29%
Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 13%
Avenue of the Saints
16.3 mi · 11%
N Avenue
10.9 mi · 7%
Sinclair Avenue
8.99 mi · 6%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Continue on State Highway 14

20.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 49m from Indiana
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indiana and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Nashua?

The road trip is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Indiana and 75.7 miles from Nashua.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indiana and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Nashua.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 123.37 mi (198.55 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Nashua

City in Chickasaw and Floyd counties in Iowa, United States

Population1,571
Coordinates42.9527500, -92.5363000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Nashua (-92.5363, 42.95275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Nashua. The current time is 07:10:05.

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.