How far is Postville, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Postville, IA to Indiana, IA is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.69 mi
03h 51m
Flight
149.82 mi
241.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.82 mi
Kilometers
241.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.69 mi
Kilometers
334.24 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, May 31, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in Postville
Sun, May 31, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Postville
2026-05-31T05:14
Arrive Indiana
Sun, May 31, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Postville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Traer
IA

City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America

From Postville
101.2 mi
01h 55m
To Indiana
106.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lawler Street

    12 m · 3 sec · North Lawler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Tilden Street

    7.8 mi · 11 min · West Tilden Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mill Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Bradford Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Bradford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 230th Street

    13 mi · 18 min · 230th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 270th Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 270th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 270th Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · 270th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    2080 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McCloud Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · McCloud Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Logan Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Mullan Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Mullan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2208 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sergeant Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Sergeant Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Hudson Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · South Hudson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Q Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Q Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road D65

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road D65

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto J Avenue

    11.8 mi · 17 min · J Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North County Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North County Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Harding Street

    2225 ft · 43 sec · Harding Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 13th Street

    1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on J Avenue

    6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on 100th Street

    8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 380th Avenue

    5.5 mi · 7 min · 380th Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    2927 ft · 58 sec · 6th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Penrose Street

    1056 ft · 38 sec · Penrose Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp right

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  35. 35

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  37. 37

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  38. 38

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  42. 42

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  43. 43

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Postville 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
44 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 11%
McCloud Avenue
22.4 mi · 11%
West Street
21.2 mi · 10%
J Avenue
18 mi · 9%
230th Street
13 mi · 6%
270th Street
11.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

McCloud Avenue

Merge slight left onto McCloud Avenue

22.4 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Traer
01h 55m from Postville
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Postville and 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 Postville to Indiana?

The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Traer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Postville and 106.5 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Postville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Postville and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 149.82 mi (241.12 km).

Postville

#1 Postville

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population2,033
Coordinates43.0847000, -91.5682000
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lawler Street (-91.568341, 43.084695)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.74 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.66 gal · 55.48 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.17 $62.35
Premium $4.65 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.30 $38.88 $77.76

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Postville and Indiana. The current time is 05:14:40.

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.