How far is Kalona, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Kalona, IA to Indiana, IA is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalona and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalona and Indiana.
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Start on B Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · B Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1014 ft · 50 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
2690 ft · 46 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
2596 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 92
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Continue on East Jackson Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on IA-92
13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92
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Continue on A Avenue East
17.8 mi · 23 min · A Avenue East
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Turn left onto County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left 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 Kalona 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.
A Avenue East
Continue on A Avenue East
17.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Kalona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalona to Indiana?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Delta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Kalona and 44.4 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Kalona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Delta
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 Delta.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalona and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 71.08 mi (114.4 km).
#1 Kalona
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 41.4830700, -91.7060000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
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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