How far is Tama, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Tama, IA to Indiana, IA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
78.12 mi
01h 33m
Flight
57.53 mi
92.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.53 mi
Kilometers
92.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.12 mi
Kilometers
125.73 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, May 7, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Tama
Fri, May 8, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tama
2026-05-07T22:19
Arrive Indiana
Thu, May 7, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tama
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
Newton
IA

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States

From Tama
40.5 mi
00h 46m
To Indiana
37.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on J Avenue

    6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 100th Street

    8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 380th Avenue

    5.5 mi · 7 min · 380th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    2927 ft · 58 sec · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Penrose Street

    1056 ft · 38 sec · Penrose Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  21. 21

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tama and Indiana.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 30%
West Street
21.2 mi · 27%
100th Street
8.04 mi · 10%
J Avenue
6.25 mi · 8%
380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 7%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 46m from Tama
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Tama and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Tama and 37.7 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Tama and Mostly Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

92 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

95 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tama and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 57.53 mi (92.59 km).

Tama

#1 Tama

City in Tokyo, Japan

Population2,723
Coordinates41.9666600, -92.5768600
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-92.576831, 41.96666)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 · May 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Tama and Indiana. The current time is 22:19:03.

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.