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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.48 mi
01h 40m
Flight
71.08 mi
114.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.08 mi
Kilometers
114.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.48 mi
Kilometers
139.18 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in Kalona
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalona
2026-04-18T05:27
Arrive Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalona
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
Delta
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Kalona
42 mi
00h 50m
To Indiana
44.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on B Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · B Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1014 ft · 50 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    2690 ft · 46 sec · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 22

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Street Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 22

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 149

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    2596 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 92

  10. 10

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on IA-92

    13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92

  13. 13

    Continue on A Avenue East

    17.8 mi · 23 min · A Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Highway T17

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
19 mi · 22%
A Avenue East
17.8 mi · 21%
IA-92
13.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 13%
East Jackson Street
8.96 mi · 10%
County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delta
00h 50m from Kalona
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

34 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

76 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

114 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Burlington

118 mi away
300 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalona and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 71.08 mi (114.4 km).

Kalona

#1 Kalona

Town in the U.

Population2,560
Coordinates41.4830700, -91.7060000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: B Avenue (-91.706, 41.483079)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalona and Indiana. The current time is 05:27:40.

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.