How far is Indiana, IA from Traer, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Traer, IA is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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 Jasper County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Traer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Traer.
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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
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 146: Grinnell, New Sharon
1770 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 146
136 m · 13 sec · State Highway 146
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Continue on West Street South
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrose Street
1056 ft · 40 sec · Penrose Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
2927 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on 380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · 380th Avenue
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Turn left onto 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
2225 ft · 38 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on South County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South County Road
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Continue on J Avenue
11.8 mi · 18 min · J Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Traer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 14
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indiana and Mostly Sunny near Traer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Traer?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Oakland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Indiana and 51.4 miles from Traer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indiana and Mostly Sunny near Traer.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland Acres
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 Oakland Acres.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Traer. Straight-line distance: 74.19 mi (119.4 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 Traer
City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.1936000, -92.4654700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Traer (-92.46547, 42.1936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
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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