How far is Tripoli, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Tripoli, IA to Indiana, IA is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tripoli and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tripoli and Indiana.
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Start on South Main Street
2086 ft · 37 sec · South 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 Tripoli 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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Tripoli and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tripoli to Indiana?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Tama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Tripoli and 81.2 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tripoli and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Tripoli and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 117.59 mi (189.24 km).
#1 Tripoli
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,375 |
| Coordinates | 42.8080400, -92.2582300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
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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