How far is Lamoni, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Lamoni, IA to Indiana, IA is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
80.61 mi
01h 28m
Flight
62.19 mi
100.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.19 mi
Kilometers
100.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.61 mi
Kilometers
129.73 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Lamoni
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamoni
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamoni
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
Woodburn
IA

City in Iowa, USA

From Lamoni
40.3 mi
00h 44m
To Indiana
40.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    38 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    72 m · 12 sec · South Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Osceola, Creston

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    24.6 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Court Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 14

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway G76

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway G76

    4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamoni 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
31.1 mi · 39%
State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 19%
County Highway G76
4.86 mi · 6%
Court Avenue
1.49 mi · 2%
North 7th Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Highway G76
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodburn
00h 44m from Lamoni
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lamoni 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 Lamoni to Indiana?

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Lamoni and 40.3 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lamoni and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Woodburn

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

14 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

64 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

99 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamoni and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 62.19 mi (100.08 km).

Lamoni

#1 Lamoni

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,196
Coordinates40.6227800, -93.9341200
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-93.934065, 40.622838)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 Lamoni and Indiana. The current time is 00:16:41.

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.