How far is Remsen, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Remsen, IA to Indiana, IA is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.33 mi
04h 04m
Flight
187.83 mi
302.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.83 mi
Kilometers
302.28 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.33 mi
Kilometers
409.3 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Mon, Jun 1, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Remsen
Mon, Jun 1, 2:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Remsen
2026-06-01T05:56
Arrive Indiana
Mon, Jun 1, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Remsen
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
Duncombe
IA

City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States

From Remsen
127.1 mi
02h 02m
To Indiana
127.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    2276 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 3

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 140

    15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lee Avenue

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 20

    19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  9. 9

    Continue on 220th Street

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    54.5 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

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

    955 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    3203 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  23. 23

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Remsen 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
93.4 mi · 37%
I 35 South
55.3 mi · 22%
IA 5 South
19.6 mi · 8%
Highway 20
19 mi · 7%
State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 6%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

93.4 mi · 01h 48m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncombe
02h 02m from Remsen
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Remsen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Remsen and 127.2 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Remsen and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 187.83 mi (302.28 km).

Remsen

#1 Remsen

City in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,607
Coordinates42.8147100, -95.9733500
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-95.973334, 42.814683)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.97 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.94 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Remsen and Indiana. The current time is 05:56:32.

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.