How far is Iowa Falls, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Iowa Falls, IA to Indiana, IA is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.59 mi
02h 03m
Flight
91.81 mi
147.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.81 mi
Kilometers
147.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.59 mi
Kilometers
173.15 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Iowa Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa Falls
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iowa Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mingo
IA

Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America

From Iowa Falls
52.4 mi
01h 01m
To Indiana
55.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa Falls and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Commercial Street

    101 m · 11 sec · Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rocksylvania Avenue

    2967 ft · 1 min · East Rocksylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    38 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 117

    11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 117

  7. 7

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2302 ft · 44 sec · North Walnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South League Road

    2151 ft · 36 sec · South League Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 117

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 117

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    3008 ft · 56 sec · North State Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 163 (Bus)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 163 (Bus)

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Monroe, Newton

    1684 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    12.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 14

  16. 16

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  22. 22

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 117
15.9 mi · 15%
State Highway 14
12.1 mi · 11%
Oak Street
11.1 mi · 10%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 4%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 2%
State Highway 163 (Bus)
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

38 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
91.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mingo
01h 01m from Iowa Falls
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iowa Falls and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Iowa Falls to Indiana?

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Mingo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Iowa Falls and 55.2 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Iowa Falls and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Mingo

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

91 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

110 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa Falls and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 91.81 mi (147.75 km).

Iowa Falls

#1 Iowa Falls

City in Iowa, United States

Population4,940
Coordinates42.5224800, -93.2513100
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Street (-93.25201, 42.522467)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Iowa Falls and Indiana. The current time is 23:26:39.

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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.