How far is Montezuma, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Montezuma, IA to Indiana, IA is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
48.97 mi
01h 00m
Flight
36.88 mi
59.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.97 mi
Kilometers
78.81 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Montezuma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montezuma
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montezuma
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
Oskaloosa
IA

City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

From Montezuma
26 mi
00h 30m
To Indiana
23 mi
00h 30m

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
5 to 12 mph SSW
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 Montezuma and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Front Street

    12.7 mi · 19 min · North Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    12.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto A Avenue West

    16.3 mi · 20 min · A Avenue West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway T17

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montezuma and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
A Avenue West
16.3 mi · 33%
North Front Street
12.7 mi · 26%
South Main Street
12.2 mi · 25%
County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 13%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

A Avenue West

Turn right onto A Avenue West

16.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oskaloosa
00h 30m from Montezuma
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montezuma and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Oskaloosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Montezuma and 23 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oskaloosa

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

36 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

98 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Osceola

98 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montezuma and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.35 km).

Montezuma

#1 Montezuma

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

Population1,388
Coordinates41.5858300, -92.5274100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: North Front Street (-92.527243, 41.585828)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montezuma and Indiana. The current time is 23:49:27.

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.