How far is Indiana, IA from Waverly, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Waverly, IA is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshal County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Waverly.
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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
20.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Reed Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2557 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on South Center Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Anson Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Continue on County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Turn sharp right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 20 East: Waterloo
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR D18: Cedar Falls
2133 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Grundy Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
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Continue on University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Greenhill Road
2 m · 1 sec · Greenhill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Greenhill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Greenhill Road
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
14.4 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
1 km · 60 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
3228 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
966 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn straight onto 4th Street Southwest
3076 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Bremer Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · West Bremer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bremer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Waverly.
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
Continue on State Highway 14
20.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Indiana and Chance Rain Showers near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Waverly?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Marshalltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Indiana and 69.9 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Indiana and Chance Rain Showers near Waverly.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 108.85 mi (175.17 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 Waverly
City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,298 |
| Coordinates | 42.7258100, -92.4754600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-92.47546, 42.72581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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