How far is Spring Hill, IA from Indianola, IA?

The driving distance from Spring Hill, IA to Indianola, IA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.47 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.85 mi
9.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.85 mi
Kilometers
9.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.47 mi
Kilometers
13.63 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianola
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 8:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-04-15T20:34
Arrive Indianola
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Martensdale
IA

American city in Iowa

From Spring Hill
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Indianola
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Hill and Indianola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Indianola.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road R57

    3.9 mi · 7 min · County Road R57

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Hill and Indianola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road R57
3.86 mi · 46%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

4.61 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martensdale
00h 06m from Spring Hill
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to Indianola?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Martensdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Spring Hill and 4.2 miles from Indianola.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianola.

Stop Ideas Near Martensdale

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

37 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

63 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

117 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 5.85 mi (9.41 km).

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#1 Spring Hill

City in Iowa, USA

Population65
Coordinates41.4113800, -93.6449400
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Indianola

#2 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population16,072
Coordinates41.3580500, -93.5574400
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road R57 (-93.645226, 41.411374)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-93.557437, 41.35827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Hill and Indianola. The current time is 20:34:19.

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.