How far is Mapleton, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Adair and Guthrie Counties in the US state of Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleton and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and Indiana.
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Start on Main Street
14 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
3081 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
2539 ft · 42 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto County Highway L32
11.2 mi · 15 min · County Highway L32
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37
14 mi · 19 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on IA 37
1 km · 1 min · IA 37
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1242 ft · 44 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Iowa Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on Ia 37
683 ft · 11 sec · Ia 37
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Continue on State Highway 37
11.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on Railway Street
137 m · 12 sec · Railway Street
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Turn right onto M16 Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · M16 Road
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Turn left onto 1000th Street
4 mi · 5 min · 1000th Street
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Continue on Chatburn Avenue
1398 ft · 24 sec · Chatburn Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · 23rd Street
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Continue on Avoca Lane
671 ft · 19 sec · Avoca Lane
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Take the ramp slight right
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
1510 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
19 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2592 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 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 Mapleton and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avoca Lane
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mapleton 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 Mapleton to Indiana?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Adair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Mapleton and 88.7 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mapleton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Adair
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 Adair.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 157.5 mi (253.47 km).
#1 Mapleton
City in Monona County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 42.1658200, -95.7930600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.45 | $56.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.48 | $70.97 |
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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