How far is Oakland, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Oakland, IA to Indiana, IA is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
123.61 mi
02h 03m
Flight
97.52 mi
156.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.52 mi
Kilometers
156.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.61 mi
Kilometers
198.93 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 PM CDT
Return by in Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-18T17:35
Arrive Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Elkhart
IA

American city in Iowa

From Oakland
61.8 mi
01h 01m
To Indiana
61.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 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 Oakland and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakland Drive

    919 ft · 43 sec · Oakland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Dogwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · 30th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 330th Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · 330th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dows Williams Road

    1754 ft · 42 sec · Dows Williams Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Woolstock

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport

    955 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    3203 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right 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 Oakland and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woolstock
64 mi · 52%
IA 5 South
19.6 mi · 16%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 9%
I 80 East
3.4 mi · 3%
30th Street
3.04 mi · 2%
330th Street
2.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Woolstock

Merge slight left

63.6 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
97.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhart
01h 01m from Oakland
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Oakland 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 Oakland to Indiana?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Oakland and 61.8 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Oakland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhart

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

86 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

108 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 97.52 mi (156.94 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

City located in Iowa, United States

Population1,491
Coordinates42.5810900, -93.4432600
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland Drive (-93.44326, 42.581019)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.54 $37.09
Premium $4.65 $20.29 $40.58
Diesel $5.30 $23.13 $46.25

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 Oakland and Indiana. The current time is 17:35:11.

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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.