How far is Indiana, IA from Winterset, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Winterset, IA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Warren County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Winterset.
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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
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 49 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 92
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto North John Wayne Drive
1.5 km · 3 min · North John Wayne Drive
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Turn right onto West Grade Street
38 m · 6 sec · West Grade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Winterset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway G76
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32.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Winterset?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Ackworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Indiana and 30.4 miles from Winterset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterset.
Stop Ideas Near Ackworth
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Winterset. Straight-line distance: 52.08 mi (83.81 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 Winterset
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,428 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308200, -94.0138400 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winterset (-94.01384, 41.33082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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