How far is Walcott, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Walcott, IA to Indiana, IA is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
152.63 mi
02h 41m
Flight
119.7 mi
192.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.7 mi
Kilometers
192.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.63 mi
Kilometers
245.64 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Tue, May 5, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in Walcott
Tue, May 5, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walcott
2026-05-05T03:09
Arrive Indiana
Tue, May 5, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walcott
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
Victor
IA

Town in Iowa, United States

From Walcott
79.7 mi
01h 20m
To Indiana
72.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Downey Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Downey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryant Street

    705 ft · 33 sec · Bryant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 200th Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 60th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Plainview Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Plainview Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

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

    1632 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  11. 11

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Monroe Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
120 mi · 78%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 15%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 3%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 1%
North Plainview Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Monroe Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 20m from Walcott
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Walcott and Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Walcott and 72.9 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Walcott and Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

80 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

105 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walcott and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 119.7 mi (192.64 km).

Walcott

#1 Walcott

City in Iowa

Population1,627
Coordinates41.5847500, -90.7720900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Downey Street (-90.772186, 41.584757)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Walcott and Indiana. The current time is 03:09:13.

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.