How far is Palo, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Palo, IA to Indiana, IA is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palo and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palo and Indiana.
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Start on Vinton Street
26 m · 9 sec · Vinton Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2695 ft · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Covington Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Covington Road
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Take the ramp right toward IA 100 west: To US 30
1537 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fairfax
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto 80th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 4 min · 80th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Amana Road Southwest
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amana Road Southwest
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Continue on Co Trunk Rd E68
2273 ft · 43 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68
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Continue on 1st Avenue
738 ft · 13 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on 79th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · 79th Street
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Continue on W Avenue
9 mi · 13 min · W Avenue
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Turn left onto U Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · U Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2022 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
2592 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right 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 Palo and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U Avenue
Merge slight left
59.9 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palo and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palo to Indiana?
The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Malcom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Palo and 58.2 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palo and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Malcom
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malcom.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palo and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.09 km).
#1 Palo
City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,075 |
| Coordinates | 42.0661100, -91.7954600 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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