How far is Indiana, IA from Postville, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Postville, IA is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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
202.52 mi
04h 43m
Flight
149.82 mi
241.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.82 mi
Kilometers
241.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.52 mi
Kilometers
325.93 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Postville
Sun, May 31, 11:05 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Sun, May 31, 3:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-31T06:21
Arrive Postville
Sun, May 31, 11:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Traer
IA

City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America

From Indiana
101.2 mi
02h 21m
To Postville
101.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 146: Grinnell, New Sharon

    1770 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 146

    136 m · 13 sec · State Highway 146

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street South

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Penrose Street

    1056 ft · 40 sec · Penrose Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    2927 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 380th Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 380th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 100th Street

    8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on J Avenue

    6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on State Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 13th Street

    1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    2225 ft · 38 sec · Harding Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South County Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South County Road

  25. 25

    Continue on J Avenue

    11.8 mi · 18 min · J Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.1 mi · 43 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    118 m · 9 sec · University Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    33.4 mi · 43 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 57 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 270th Street

    5.4 mi · 7 min · 270th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on 270th Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 270th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on 230th Street

    13 mi · 18 min · 230th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on West Bradford Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Bradford Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Harding Road

    16.9 mi · 23 min · Harding Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Lawler Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Lawler Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lawler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
41.3 mi · 20%
J Avenue
18 mi · 9%
Harding Road
16.9 mi · 8%
230th Street
13 mi · 6%
270th Street
10.9 mi · 5%
100th Street
8.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

33.4 mi · 00h 43m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Traer
02h 21m from Indiana
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Partly Sunny near Postville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Traer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Indiana and 101.3 miles from Postville.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Partly Sunny near Postville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Postville. Straight-line distance: 149.82 mi (241.12 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Postville

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population2,033
Coordinates43.0847000, -91.5682000
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Postville (-91.5682, 43.0847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.05 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.1 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Postville. The current time is 06:21:43.

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.