How far is Indiana, IA from Osceola, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Osceola, IA is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
47.94 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.3 mi
64.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.94 mi
Kilometers
77.16 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Wed, Apr 29, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Wed, Apr 29, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-29T19:27
Arrive Osceola
Wed, Apr 29, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Chariton
IA

City in Lucas County, Iowa

From Indiana
23.9 mi
00h 36m
To Osceola
24 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway G76

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Court Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Court Avenue

    96 m · 7 sec · Court Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23.2 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1195 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 33%
County Highway G76
4.86 mi · 10%
Court Avenue
1.49 mi · 3%
North 7th Street
1.26 mi · 3%
Highway G76
1.18 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.2 mi · 00h 35m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chariton
00h 36m from Indiana
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Indiana and Mostly Cloudy near Osceola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Chariton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Indiana and 24 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Indiana and Mostly Cloudy near Osceola.

Stop Ideas Near Chariton

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

39 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

75 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

89 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 40.3 mi (64.85 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Osceola

City in Clarke County, Iowa, United States

Population5,285
Coordinates41.0338900, -93.7655000
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Osceola (-93.7655, 41.03389)

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 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Osceola. The current time is 19:27:47.

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.