How far is Malvern, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Malvern, IA to Indiana, IA is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern and Indiana.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway L63
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway L63
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Turn right
122.2 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Turn left onto Court Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway G76
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
4.9 mi · 9 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 Malvern 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.
Longest stretch
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122 mi · 02h 59m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern and Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malvern to Indiana?
The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Malvern and 74.4 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern and Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Afton
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 Afton.
Creston
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 134 mi (215.66 km).
#1 Malvern
City in Mills County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 41.0027800, -95.5852800 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.39 | $48.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
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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