How far is Spencer, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Spencer, IA to Indiana, IA is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Indiana.
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Start on East 4th Street
21 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2631 ft · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
1691 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2608 ft · 56 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
2652 ft · 58 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 215th Avenue
13.4 mi · 18 min · 215th Avenue
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Continue on 130th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 71
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 71
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Continue on 130th Avenue
27.8 mi · 38 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on US 71
1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71
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Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
1841 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
955 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2592 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 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 Spencer and Indiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spencer and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Indiana?
The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Spencer and 118.3 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spencer and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 172.28 mi (277.26 km).
#1 Spencer
City in the state of Iowa (United States)
| Population | 10,989 |
| Coordinates | 43.1413600, -95.1444400 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.51 | $71.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
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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