How far is Kingsley, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Kingsley, IA to Indiana, IA is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.37 mi
03h 47m
Flight
178.99 mi
288.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.99 mi
Kilometers
288.05 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.37 mi
Kilometers
383.62 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Kingsley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsley
2026-04-19T00:17
Arrive Indiana
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsley
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Webster City
IA

City in Iowa

From Kingsley
119.2 mi
01h 53m
To Indiana
119.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsley and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    19 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    144 m · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road L14

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road L14

  5. 5

    Continue on Knox Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Knox Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 110th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 110th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lee Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 20

    19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on 220th Street

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54.5 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport

    955 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    3203 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
93.4 mi · 39%
I 35 South
55.3 mi · 23%
IA 5 South
19.6 mi · 8%
Highway 20
19 mi · 8%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

93.4 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
179 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster City
01h 53m from Kingsley
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsley and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsley to Indiana?

The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Kingsley and 119.2 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsley and Sunny near Indiana.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsley and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 178.99 mi (288.05 km).

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#1 Kingsley

Town in Iowa, USA

Population1,397
Coordinates42.5883200, -95.9675200
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-95.967524, 42.588201)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.84 L · about $31.71
Round trip
$63.43
16.82 gal · 63.68 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.71 $63.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.77 $71.54
Premium $4.65 $39.14 $78.28
Diesel $5.30 $44.61 $89.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsley and Indiana. The current time is 00:17:18.

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.