How far is Mediapolis, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Mediapolis, IA to Indiana, IA is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mediapolis and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mediapolis and Indiana.
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Start on North Orchard Street
22 m · 5 sec · North Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1946 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Mediapolis Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Mediapolis Road
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Continue on 210th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Turn left onto Racine Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Racine Avenue
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Turn right onto 220th Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · 220th Street
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Continue on Winfield Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 218
1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 218
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Take the exit left
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
59.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 310th Street
12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street
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Continue on County Highway G71
2596 ft · 52 sec · County Highway G71
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Continue on 5th Street
1977 ft · 41 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Merrill Street
1037 ft · 26 sec · Merrill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
665 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1132 ft · 23 sec · West Street
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Continue on County Road G71
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left 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 Mediapolis and Indiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old US Highway 218
Merge slight left
59.7 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mediapolis and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mediapolis to Indiana?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Mediapolis and 57.5 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mediapolis and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mediapolis and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 97.83 mi (157.45 km).
#1 Mediapolis
City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,514 |
| Coordinates | 41.0080900, -91.1640400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
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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