How far is Shenandoah, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah, IA to Indiana, IA is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
147.47 mi
02h 47m
Flight
126.11 mi
202.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.11 mi
Kilometers
202.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.47 mi
Kilometers
237.33 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Apr 30, 2:16 AM CDT
Return by in Shenandoah
Thu, Apr 30, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah
2026-04-29T23:29
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Apr 30, 2:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Afton
IA

City in Union County, Iowa

From Shenandoah
73.6 mi
01h 23m
To Indiana
73.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Clarinda Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · West Clarinda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Blossom Street

    30 m · 6 sec · South Blossom Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1777 ft · 54 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 140 Street

    9.2 mi · 14 min · 140 Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 140th Street

    10.5 mi · 19 min · 140th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Avenue

    3230 ft · 1 min · Redwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 137th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 137th Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1883 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    89.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Court Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 14

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway G76

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway G76

    4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 11%
140th Street
10.5 mi · 7%
140 Street
9.18 mi · 6%
County Highway G76
4.86 mi · 3%
137th Street
2.78 mi · 2%
Court Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

89.8 mi · 02h 11m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Afton
01h 23m from Shenandoah
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shenandoah and Mostly Cloudy near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Shenandoah and 73.9 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shenandoah and Mostly Cloudy near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Afton

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

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

RAIL

Creston

14 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

36 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 126.11 mi (202.95 km).

Shenandoah

#1 Shenandoah

Town in Page County, Virginia, United States

Population4,783
Coordinates40.7655500, -95.3722100
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West Clarinda Avenue (-95.372158, 40.765599)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.7 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.4 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Shenandoah and Indiana. The current time is 23:29:14.

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.