How far is University Heights, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from University Heights, IA to Indiana, IA is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
100.48 mi
02h 00m
Flight
82.19 mi
132.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.19 mi
Kilometers
132.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.48 mi
Kilometers
161.71 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, May 30, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in University Heights
Sat, May 30, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Heights
2026-05-30T19:49
Arrive Indiana
Sat, May 30, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in University Heights
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
Sigourney
IA

City in Iowa

From University Heights
50.2 mi
01h 00m
To Indiana
50.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 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 University Heights and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Heights and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Koser Avenue

    761 ft · 40 sec · Koser Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunset Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Sunset Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 1 West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 1 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 1 Southwest

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1

  6. 6

    Continue on 1st Street

    1 km · 55 sec · 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    119 m · 7 sec · East Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 22

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  9. 9

    Continue on 6th Street Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 22

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 149

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    2596 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 92

  14. 14

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on IA-92

    13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92

  17. 17

    Continue on A Avenue East

    17.8 mi · 23 min · A Avenue East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Highway T17

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left 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 University Heights and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
19 mi · 19%
A Avenue East
17.8 mi · 18%
IA-92
13.8 mi · 14%
Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 11%
East Jackson Street
8.96 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

A Avenue East

Continue on A Avenue East

17.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
82.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sigourney
01h 00m from University Heights
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving University Heights 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 University Heights to Indiana?

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Sigourney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from University Heights and 50.3 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sigourney

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

39 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

68 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

108 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Burlington

109 mi away
300 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University Heights and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 82.19 mi (132.27 km).

University Heights

#1 University Heights

Town in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates41.6550200, -91.5568400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Koser Avenue (-91.55684, 41.655018)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 University Heights and Indiana. The current time is 19:49:00.

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.