How far is Tiffin, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Tiffin, IA to Indiana, IA is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
104.05 mi
01h 55m
Flight
78.59 mi
126.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.59 mi
Kilometers
126.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.05 mi
Kilometers
167.45 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, May 30, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Tiffin
Sun, May 31, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tiffin
2026-05-30T21:00
Arrive Indiana
Sat, May 30, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tiffin
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
Grinnell
IA

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

From Tiffin
55.4 mi
00h 57m
To Indiana
48.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    1030 ft · 52 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Roberts Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Roberts Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1906 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  5. 5

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

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  15. 15

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Roberts Ferry Road
73.8 mi · 71%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 23%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 4%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 2%
Monroe Street
1 mi · 1%
US 6
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

South Roberts Ferry Road

Merge slight left

72.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
78.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grinnell
00h 57m from Tiffin
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tiffin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Grinnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Tiffin and 48.7 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tiffin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Grinnell

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

84 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tiffin and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 78.59 mi (126.48 km).

Tiffin

#1 Tiffin

Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population4,629
Coordinates41.7058500, -91.6629500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-91.662957, 41.705968)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.9 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.8 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tiffin and Indiana. The current time is 21:00:20.

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.