How far is Indiana, IA from Red Oak, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Red Oak, IA is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Red Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Red Oak.
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Start on County Highway G76
4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76
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Continue on Highway G76
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Court Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue
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Continue on Court Avenue
96 m · 7 sec · Court Avenue
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Turn right
100.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Turn left onto 200 Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 200 Street
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Continue on County Highway M55
1809 ft · 36 sec · County Highway M55
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Continue on Summit Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Summit Street
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Turn left onto North 8th Street
2459 ft · 2 min · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto East Reed Street
660 ft · 29 sec · East Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Reed Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Red Oak.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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100 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indiana and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Red Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Red Oak?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Thayer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Indiana and 64.2 miles from Red Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indiana and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Red Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Thayer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thayer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Red Oak. Straight-line distance: 115.33 mi (185.61 km).
#1 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 41.0097200, -95.2255500 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oak (-95.22555, 41.00972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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