How far is Maharishi Vedic City, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Maharishi Vedic City, IA to Indiana, IA is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
72.07 mi
01h 17m
Flight
54.64 mi
87.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.64 mi
Kilometers
87.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.07 mi
Kilometers
115.98 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM CDT
Return by in Maharishi Vedic City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maharishi Vedic City
2026-04-19T07:55
Arrive Indiana
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maharishi Vedic City
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
Chillicothe
IA

City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States

From Maharishi Vedic City
35.9 mi
00h 38m
To Indiana
36.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Maharishi Vedic City and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maharishi Vedic City and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Observatory Drive

    780 ft · 36 sec · Observatory Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jasmine Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jasmine Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 185th Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · 185th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kelp Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kelp Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North 18th Avenue

    1384 ft · 41 sec · North 18th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Stone Avenue

    1337 ft · 37 sec · West Stone Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North 23rd Street

    1411 ft · 41 sec · North 23rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Grimes Avenue

    2072 ft · 47 sec · West Grimes Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 28th Street

    1344 ft · 29 sec · North 28th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Burlington Avenue

    1847 ft · 37 sec · West Burlington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Old US 34

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old US 34

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward US 34, IA 163 West: Ottumwa

    2240 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 310th Street

    12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway G71

    2596 ft · 52 sec · County Highway G71

  17. 17

    Continue on 5th Street

    1977 ft · 41 sec · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Merrill Street

    1037 ft · 26 sec · Merrill Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    665 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1132 ft · 23 sec · West Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road G71

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left 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 Maharishi Vedic City and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 34
43 mi · 60%
310th Street
12 mi · 17%
County Road G71
4.56 mi · 6%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 3%
Kelp Avenue
1.51 mi · 2%
Old US 34
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 34

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
00h 38m from Maharishi Vedic City
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maharishi Vedic City to Indiana?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Maharishi Vedic City and 36.2 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

12 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

83 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Osceola

104 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Fort Madison station

113 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maharishi Vedic City and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 54.64 mi (87.93 km).

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#1 Maharishi Vedic City

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,295
Coordinates41.0525200, -91.9949000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Observatory Drive (-91.9949, 41.052505)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Maharishi Vedic City and Indiana. The current time is 07:55:00.

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.