How far is Sumner, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Sumner, IA to Indiana, IA is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumner and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumner and Indiana.
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Start on East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on 140th Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · 140th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Piedmont Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Piedmont Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue Southwest
2681 ft · 45 sec · 7th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 170th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 170th Street
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Turn left onto Larrabee Avenue
11.3 mi · 13 min · Larrabee Avenue
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Continue on Logan Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue
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Continue on East Mullan Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Mullan Avenue
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Turn straight
2208 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Sergeant Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Sergeant Road
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Continue on South Hudson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · South Hudson Road
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Continue on Q Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on County Road D65
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road D65
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Continue on North Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto J Avenue
11.8 mi · 17 min · J Avenue
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Continue on North County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North County Road
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Continue on Harding Street
2225 ft · 43 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Turn right onto 380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · 380th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2927 ft · 58 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrose Street
1056 ft · 38 sec · Penrose Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 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 Sumner and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Street
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Sumner and Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumner to Indiana?
The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Tama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Sumner and 86.6 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Sumner and Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Tama
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 Tama.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.3 km).
#1 Sumner
City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,965 |
| Coordinates | 42.8474800, -92.0915600 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.45 | $62.91 |
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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