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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Union County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Clarinda Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · West Clarinda Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blossom Street
30 m · 6 sec · South Blossom Street
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Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
1777 ft · 54 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Center Street
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Continue on 140 Street
9.2 mi · 14 min · 140 Street
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Continue on 140th Street
10.5 mi · 19 min · 140th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Avenue
3230 ft · 1 min · Redwood Avenue
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Turn straight onto 137th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · 137th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right
1883 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight
89.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Court Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway G76
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Afton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 126.11 mi (202.95 km).
#1 Shenandoah
Town in Page County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.7655500, -95.3722100 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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