How far is Mount Pleasant, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, IA to Indiana, IA is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
92.11 mi
01h 34m
Flight
78.2 mi
125.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.2 mi
Kilometers
125.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.11 mi
Kilometers
148.23 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-18T00:56
Arrive Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Ottumwa
IA

City in Iowa

From Mount Pleasant
46 mi
00h 47m
To Indiana
46.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on South White Street

    826 ft · 42 sec · South White Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 235th Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 235th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 34, IA 163 West: Fairfield, Ottumwa

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 310th Street

    12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway G71

    2596 ft · 52 sec · County Highway G71

  9. 9

    Continue on 5th Street

    1977 ft · 41 sec · 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Merrill Street

    1037 ft · 26 sec · Merrill Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    665 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1132 ft · 23 sec · West Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road G71

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 34
65.3 mi · 71%
310th Street
12 mi · 13%
County Road G71
4.56 mi · 5%
235th Street
2.45 mi · 3%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 34

Merge slight left

54.5 mi · 01h 03m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottumwa
00h 47m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Indiana?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Ottumwa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Mount Pleasant and 46.1 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Ottumwa

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

72 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

101 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

La Plata

110 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 78.2 mi (125.85 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Henry County, Iowa, United States

Population8,508
Coordinates40.9636400, -91.5579400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: South White Street (-91.557887, 40.963634)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Indiana. The current time is 00:56:22.

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.