How far is Indiana, IA from Sac City, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Sac City, IA is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
182.27 mi
03h 33m
Flight
131.58 mi
211.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.58 mi
Kilometers
211.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.27 mi
Kilometers
293.33 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sac City
Sun, May 31, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Sun, May 31, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-31T00:04
Arrive Sac City
Sun, May 31, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:52 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

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
Randall
IA

City in Iowa, USA

From Indiana
91 mi
01h 46m
To Sac City
91.2 mi
01h 46m

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
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Sac City.

  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

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sierra Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
73.4 mi · 40%
I 35 North
55 mi · 30%
State Highway 5
18.8 mi · 10%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 7%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
I 80 West
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Merge slight left

73.1 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
131.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randall
01h 46m from Indiana
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sac City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Sac City?

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Indiana and 91.2 miles from Sac City.

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

The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.25 one way or $48.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sac City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Sac City. Straight-line distance: 131.58 mi (211.75 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Sac City

#2 Sac City

City in Iowa

Population2,068
Coordinates42.4222000, -94.9897100
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Sac City (-94.98971, 42.4222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.35 L · about $24.25
Round trip
$48.50
12.86 gal · 48.7 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.25 $48.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.35 $54.69
Premium $4.65 $29.93 $59.85
Diesel $5.30 $34.10 $68.21

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 Sac City. The current time is 00:04:17.

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.