How far is Marshalltown, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Indiana, IA is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
69.52 mi
01h 27m
Flight
58.69 mi
94.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.69 mi
Kilometers
94.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.52 mi
Kilometers
111.88 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Wed, Apr 22, 6:35 PM CDT
Return by in Marshalltown
Wed, Apr 22, 8:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshalltown
2026-04-22T17:08
Arrive Indiana
Wed, Apr 22, 6:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshalltown
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
Lambs Grove
IA

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

From Marshalltown
34.9 mi
00h 43m
To Indiana
34.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshalltown 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
43.1 mi · 62%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 13%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 6%
South Center Street
2.81 mi · 4%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 3%
Monroe Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Continue on State Highway 14

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lambs Grove
00h 43m from Marshalltown
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marshalltown and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lambs Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Marshalltown and 34.7 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lambs Grove

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

94 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

94 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 58.69 mi (94.46 km).

Marshalltown

#1 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908043, 42.04943)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshalltown and Indiana. The current time is 17:08:07.

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.