How far is Russell, IA from Indianola Junction, IA?
The driving distance from Russell, IA to Indianola Junction, IA is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lucas County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Indianola Junction.
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Start on Smith Street
2582 ft · 51 sec · Smith Street
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Continue on 455th Lane
1434 ft · 34 sec · 455th Lane
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Turn right onto 280th Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · 280th Avenue
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto 200th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 200th Avenue
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Turn right onto 495th Lane
2651 ft · 2 min · 495th Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 495th Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell and Indianola Junction.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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8.25 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Russell and Mostly Sunny near Indianola Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russell to Indianola Junction?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Chariton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Russell and 6.3 miles from Indianola Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russell and Mostly Sunny near Indianola Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Chariton
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 Chariton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Indianola Junction. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.76 km).
#1 Russell
City in the U.
| Population | 531 |
| Coordinates | 40.9819500, -93.1985400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianola Junction
Indianola Junction is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0402800, -93.3566000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indianola Junction (-93.3566, 41.04028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $3.94 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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