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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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 02h 03m.
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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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.
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Start on Commercial Street
101 m · 11 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto East Rocksylvania Avenue
2967 ft · 1 min · East Rocksylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
11.1 mi · 17 min · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
38 mi · 55 min
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Continue on State Highway 117
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 117
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Continue on North Walnut Street
2302 ft · 44 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto South League Road
2151 ft · 36 sec · South League Road
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Continue on State Highway 117
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 117
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Continue on North State Street
3008 ft · 56 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 163 (Bus)
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 163 (Bus)
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Monroe, Newton
1684 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
12.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
2592 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
38 mi · 00h 55m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mingo.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa Falls and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 91.81 mi (147.75 km).
#1 Iowa Falls
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 4,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.5224800, -93.2513100 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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