How far is Vinton, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Vinton, IA to Indiana, IA is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
119.67 mi
02h 19m
Flight
84.31 mi
135.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.31 mi
Kilometers
135.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.67 mi
Kilometers
192.59 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Vinton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinton
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Indiana
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vinton
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
Malcom
IA

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

From Vinton
62.3 mi
01h 09m
To Indiana
57.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    1169 ft · 57 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto C Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · C Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 150

    1576 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 150

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 70th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 70th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 199

    540 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 199

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1468 ft · 35 sec · 1st Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    773 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 21st Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · 21st Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 73rd Street

    8 mi · 9 min · 73rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 15th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · 15th Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 77th Street Drive

    2726 ft · 54 sec · 77th Street Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on 13th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 21

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 21

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21

  18. 18

    Continue on B Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · B Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 220th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 220th Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

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

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  25. 25

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  27. 27

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  33. 33

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinton 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
40.8 mi · 34%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 20%
State Highway 150
10.1 mi · 8%
73rd Street
8 mi · 7%
B Avenue
5.78 mi · 5%
15th Avenue
4.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malcom
01h 09m from Vinton
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vinton and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Malcom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Vinton and 57.4 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vinton and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Malcom

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

78 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

117 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinton and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 84.31 mi (135.69 km).

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#1 Vinton

City in Iowa

Population5,019
Coordinates42.1686100, -92.0235100
Altitude240
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 (-92.023509, 42.168675)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vinton and Indiana. The current time is 20:27:22.

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.