How far is Indiana, IA from Perry, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Perry, IA is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
86.94 mi
01h 48m
Flight
71.08 mi
114.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.08 mi
Kilometers
114.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.94 mi
Kilometers
139.92 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Fri, May 1, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Fri, May 1, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-01T05:33
Arrive Perry
Fri, May 1, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Norwalk
IA

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

From Indiana
43.4 mi
00h 54m
To Perry
43.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Grimes

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 114th Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    2894 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Willis Avenue

    62 m · 13 sec · Willis Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 22%
Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi · 19%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 15%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.3 mi · 14%
I-35 north
8.87 mi · 10%
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
3.54 mi · 4%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwalk
00h 54m from Indiana
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Indiana and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Indiana and 43.5 miles from Perry.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Indiana and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Perry.

Stop Ideas Near Norwalk

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

49 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

74 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

117 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Perry. Straight-line distance: 71.08 mi (114.39 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Perry

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States

Population7,896
Coordinates41.8386000, -94.1071800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Perry (-94.10718, 41.8386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $11.58
Round trip
$23.15
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.58 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.06 $26.11
Premium $4.65 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.30 $16.28 $32.57

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 Perry. The current time is 05:33:48.

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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.