How far is Indiana, IA from Tipton, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Tipton, IA is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Tipton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Tipton.
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Start on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn sharp left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2089 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp right
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Liberty
1558 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
4.7 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Valley Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Continue on West South Street
3068 ft · 1 min · West South Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1916 ft · 57 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
15 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Tipton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 14
Merge slight left
94.7 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Partly Sunny near Tipton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Tipton?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 72 miles from Indiana and 72.3 miles from Tipton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Partly Sunny near Tipton.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 105.68 mi (170.07 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 Tipton
Town in Iowa
| Population | 3,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.7697400, -91.1279300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tipton (-91.12793, 41.76974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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