How far is Indiana, IA from Remsen, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Remsen, IA is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.72 mi
05h 02m
Flight
187.83 mi
302.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.83 mi
Kilometers
302.28 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.72 mi
Kilometers
408.32 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Remsen
Mon, Jun 1, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Mon, Jun 1, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-06-01T06:59
Arrive Remsen
Mon, Jun 1, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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
Duncombe
IA

City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States

From Indiana
126.7 mi
02h 31m
To Remsen
127 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 5

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2879 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-35 north: Minneapolis

    2714 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I-35 North: Minneapolis

    2751 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis

    55 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge

    1664 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    121.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lee Avenue

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Shamrock Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 140

    15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 3

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2280 ft · 2 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
121 mi · 48%
I 35 North
55 mi · 22%
State Highway 5
18.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 6%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 5%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 21m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncombe
02h 31m from Indiana
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Indiana and Partly Sunny near Remsen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Indiana and 127 miles from Remsen.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Remsen. Straight-line distance: 187.83 mi (302.28 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Remsen

City in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,607
Coordinates42.8147100, -95.9733500
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Remsen (-95.97335, 42.81471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.89 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.50
17.9 gal · 67.78 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.75 $67.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.06 $76.13
Premium $4.65 $41.65 $83.31
Diesel $5.30 $47.47 $94.94

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Remsen. The current time is 06:59:06.

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.