How far is Indianola, IA from Marshalltown, IA?
The driving distance from Indianola, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianola and Marshalltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianola and Marshalltown.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
89 m · 9 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Way
10 mi · 16 min · South Jefferson Way
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Take the ramp slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Hubbell Avenue, Altoona
1780 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
1594 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 42 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Continue on Marshalltown Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Continue on West Lincolnway
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on West Madison Street
1644 ft · 38 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
2231 ft · 46 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2675 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · North 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianola and Marshalltown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Northeast Hubbell Road
Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Indianola and Sunny near Marshalltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianola to Marshalltown?
The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Valeria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Indianola and 34.1 miles from Marshalltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianola and Sunny near Marshalltown.
Stop Ideas Near Valeria
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 Valeria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 58.35 mi (93.9 km).
#1 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 16,072 |
| Coordinates | 41.3580500, -93.5574400 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908043, 42.04943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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