How far is Indiana, IA from Walcott, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Walcott, IA is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
159.33 mi
03h 11m
Flight
119.7 mi
192.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.7 mi
Kilometers
192.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.33 mi
Kilometers
256.41 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walcott
Tue, May 5, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Tue, May 5, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-05-05T03:17
Arrive Walcott
Tue, May 5, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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
Victor
IA

Town in Iowa, United States

From Indiana
79.5 mi
01h 35m
To Walcott
79.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NNE
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2089 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR Y40: Walcott, Plain View

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Plainview Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Plainview Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 60th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 200th Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bryant Street

    705 ft · 36 sec · Bryant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Downey Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Downey Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Downey Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
143 mi · 90%
County Highway G76
3.96 mi · 2%
South Lincoln Street
2.22 mi · 1%
South Monroe Street
1 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.81 mi · 1%
North Plainview Road
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 35m from Indiana
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Indiana and Chance Rain Showers near Walcott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Indiana and 79.8 miles from Walcott.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Indiana and Chance Rain Showers near Walcott.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

80 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

105 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Walcott. Straight-line distance: 119.7 mi (192.64 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

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

#2 Walcott

City in Iowa

Population1,627
Coordinates41.5847500, -90.7720900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Walcott (-90.77209, 41.58475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.65 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.30 $29.81 $59.62

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Walcott. The current time is 03:17:27.

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.