How far is Indianola, IA from Spring Hill, IA?

The driving distance from Indianola, IA to Spring Hill, IA is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.49 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.85 mi
9.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.85 mi
Kilometers
9.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.49 mi
Kilometers
13.67 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 10:20 PM CDT
Return by in Indianola
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianola
2026-04-15T22:06
Arrive Spring Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 10:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indianola
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Martensdale
IA

American city in Iowa

From Indianola
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Spring Hill
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indianola and Spring Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianola and Spring Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road R57

    3.9 mi · 7 min · County Road R57

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road R57

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianola and Spring Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 2nd Avenue
4.61 mi · 54%
County Road R57
3.86 mi · 46%
Longest Stretch

East 2nd Avenue

Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue

4.61 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martensdale
00h 06m from Indianola
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianola and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianola to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Martensdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Indianola and 4.2 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianola and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Martensdale

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

37 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

63 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

117 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 5.85 mi (9.41 km).

Indianola

#1 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population16,072
Coordinates41.3580500, -93.5574400
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Hill

City in Iowa, USA

Population65
Coordinates41.4113800, -93.6449400
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianola (-93.55744, 41.35805)
End: Spring Hill (-93.64494, 41.41138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianola and Spring Hill. The current time is 22:06:41.

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.