How far is Indiana, IA from Villisca, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Villisca, IA is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.64 mi
02h 56m
Flight
103.38 mi
166.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.38 mi
Kilometers
166.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.64 mi
Kilometers
189.33 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villisca
Sun, Apr 12, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Sun, Apr 12, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-12T07:31
Arrive Villisca
Sun, Apr 12, 10:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Murray
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Indiana
58.7 mi
01h 28m
To Villisca
58.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway G76

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Court Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Court Avenue

    96 m · 7 sec · Court Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    85.4 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Birch Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Birch Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road N26

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road N26

  10. 10

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 260th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 260th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 260 Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 260 Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    3196 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 13%
County Highway G76
4.86 mi · 4%
260 Street
1.93 mi · 2%
260th Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Court Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Birch Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

85.4 mi · 02h 04m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murray
01h 28m from Indiana
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Villisca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 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?

Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Indiana and 58.9 miles from Villisca.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Villisca.

Stop Ideas Near Murray

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

15 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

35 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Villisca. Straight-line distance: 103.38 mi (166.38 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Villisca

City in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

Population1,143
Coordinates40.9297100, -94.9760900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Villisca (-94.97609, 40.92971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.65 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $5.30 $22.01 $44.02

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Villisca. The current time is 07:31:10.

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.