How far is Tipton, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Tipton, IA to Indiana, IA is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tipton and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipton and Indiana.
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Start on the route
36 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
15 m · 8 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1916 ft · 57 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
3068 ft · 1 min · West South Street
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Continue on Cedar Valley Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Tipton and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Garfield Avenue
Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tipton 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 Tipton to Indiana?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Tipton and 65.2 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tipton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tipton and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 105.68 mi (170.07 km).
#1 Tipton
Town in Iowa
| Population | 3,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.7697400, -91.1279300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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