How far is New London, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from New London, IA to Indiana, IA is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.09 mi
01h 45m
Flight
86.82 mi
139.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.82 mi
Kilometers
139.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.09 mi
Kilometers
165.9 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Return by in New London
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-04-23T04:21
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New London
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
Agency
IA

City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States

From New London
51.5 mi
00h 52m
To Indiana
51.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    136 m · 22 sec · North Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2863 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 260th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 260th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 218, IA 27 North: Iowa City, Fairfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 310th Street

    12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway G71

    2596 ft · 52 sec · County Highway G71

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Street

    1977 ft · 41 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Merrill Street

    1037 ft · 26 sec · Merrill Street

  14. 14

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

    665 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

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

    1132 ft · 23 sec · West Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road G71

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New London 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73 mi · 71%
310th Street
12 mi · 12%
County Road G71
4.56 mi · 4%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 2%
260th Street
1.38 mi · 1%
US 218
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right

61.1 mi · 01h 11m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
86.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Agency
00h 52m from New London
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New London 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 New London to Indiana?

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Agency is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from New London and 51.6 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New London and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Agency

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

10 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

63 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

92 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Burlington

103 mi away
300 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 86.82 mi (139.73 km).

New London

#1 New London

City in Iowa

Population1,825
Coordinates40.9269800, -91.3996000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.399608, 40.926877)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.77 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.45
7.28 gal · 27.54 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.73 $27.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $4.65 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $5.30 $19.31 $38.61

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 New London and Indiana. The current time is 04:21:29.

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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.