How far is Norwalk, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Norwalk, IA to Indiana, IA is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.91 mi
00h 52m
Flight
38.74 mi
62.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.91 mi
Kilometers
75.49 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-18T07:21
Arrive Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwalk
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
Pleasantville
IA

City in Marion County, Iowa

From Norwalk
23.5 mi
00h 26m
To Indiana
23.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Norwalk and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road G14

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road G14

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road R63

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 9th Street

    2345 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 9th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2217 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    19 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IA 5 South
19.5 mi · 42%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
4.62 mi · 10%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 4%
County Road G14
1.37 mi · 3%
County Road R63
1.16 mi · 2%
North Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IA 5 South

Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

19 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasantville
00h 26m from Norwalk
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwalk 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 Norwalk to Indiana?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Pleasantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Norwalk and 23.4 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasantville

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

57 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

82 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

98 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.34 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States

Population12,449
Coordinates41.4755500, -93.6788300
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-93.678816, 41.47555)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.65 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $5.30 $8.80 $17.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwalk and Indiana. The current time is 07:21:30.

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.