How far is Indiana, IA from Norwalk, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Norwalk, IA is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
47.57 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.74 mi
62.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.57 mi
Kilometers
76.56 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-18T07:17
Arrive Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Pleasantville
IA

City in Marion County, Iowa

From Indiana
23.7 mi
00h 30m
To Norwalk
23.8 mi
00h 30m

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
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    575 ft · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 5

    19.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street

    2380 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest 9th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 9th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road R63

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road G14

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road G14

  12. 12

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 40%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 27%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
4.39 mi · 9%
County Road G14
1.37 mi · 3%
County Road R63
1.16 mi · 2%
North Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 5

Continue on State Highway 5

19.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasantville
00h 30m from Indiana
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indiana and Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Pleasantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Indiana and 23.8 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indiana and Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasantville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Osceola

57 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

82 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

98 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.34 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Norwalk

City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States

Population12,449
Coordinates41.4755500, -93.6788300
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Norwalk (-93.67883, 41.47555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 Norwalk. The current time is 07:17:14.

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.