How far is Indiana, IA from Shenandoah, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Shenandoah, IA is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Shenandoah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Shenandoah.
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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
89.7 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2156 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto 137th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · 137th Street
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Continue on Redwood Avenue
3230 ft · 1 min · Redwood Avenue
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Turn right onto 140th Street
10.5 mi · 18 min · 140th Street
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Turn straight onto 140 Street
9.2 mi · 14 min · 140 Street
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Continue on North Center Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
1777 ft · 54 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn left onto South Blossom Street
30 m · 10 sec · South Blossom Street
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Turn left onto West Clarinda Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · West Clarinda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Clarinda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Shenandoah.
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
Turn right
89.7 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Indiana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Shenandoah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Shenandoah?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Indiana and 74 miles from Shenandoah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Indiana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Shenandoah.
Stop Ideas Near Afton
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 Afton.
Creston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 126.11 mi (202.95 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 Shenandoah
Town in Page County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.7655500, -95.3722100 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shenandoah (-95.37221, 40.76555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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