How far is Parkersburg, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, IA to Indiana, IA is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
115.08 mi
02h 16m
Flight
95.65 mi
153.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.65 mi
Kilometers
153.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.08 mi
Kilometers
185.21 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-19T09:42
Arrive Indiana
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurel
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA

From Parkersburg
57 mi
01h 08m
To Indiana
58 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coates Street

    1064 ft · 52 sec · Coates Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on N Avenue

    10.9 mi · 16 min · N Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  8. 8

    Continue on M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North 3rd Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 14

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  22. 22

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  28. 28

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
44.1 mi · 38%
Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 17%
N Avenue
10.9 mi · 9%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 8%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 5%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Continue on State Highway 14

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
01h 08m from Parkersburg
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Indiana?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Parkersburg and 58 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 95.65 mi (153.94 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in Butler County, Iowa, United States

Population1,913
Coordinates42.5774800, -92.7868600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Coates Street (-92.786861, 42.577307)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.37 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.74 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Indiana. The current time is 09:42:36.

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.