How far is Indiana, IA from Robins, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Robins, IA is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.65 mi
02h 53m
Flight
92.22 mi
148.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.22 mi
Kilometers
148.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.65 mi
Kilometers
224.75 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robins
Mon, May 4, 11:44 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Tue, May 5, 2:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-04T20:50
Arrive Robins
Mon, May 4, 11:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Brooklyn
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Indiana
69.7 mi
01h 26m
To Robins
69.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Boyson Road

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Boyson Road

    93 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Boyson Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Boyson Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Robins Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Robins Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1627 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    91 m · 13 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
97.5 mi · 70%
Avenue of the Saints
24.4 mi · 17%
County Highway G76
3.96 mi · 3%
South Lincoln Street
2.22 mi · 2%
Robins Road
1.8 mi · 1%
I 380
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Merge slight left

73.9 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
01h 26m from Indiana
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Indiana and 69.9 miles from Robins.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robins.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

113 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Robins. Straight-line distance: 92.22 mi (148.42 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Robins

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

Population3,570
Coordinates42.0711100, -91.6668400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Robins (-91.66684, 42.07111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.65 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.3 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Robins. The current time is 20:50:58.

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.