How far is Oskaloosa, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Oskaloosa, IA to Indiana, IA is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oskaloosa and Indiana.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto A Avenue East
16.3 mi · 20 min · A Avenue East
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Turn left onto County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oskaloosa and Indiana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
A Avenue East
Turn right onto A Avenue East
16.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Oskaloosa and Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oskaloosa to Indiana?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Oskaloosa and 13.6 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oskaloosa and Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Harvey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvey.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oskaloosa and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.44 km).
#1 Oskaloosa
City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 11,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.2963900, -92.6443600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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