How far is Walford, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Walford, IA to Indiana, IA is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
107.86 mi
02h 01m
Flight
77.19 mi
124.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.19 mi
Kilometers
124.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.86 mi
Kilometers
173.59 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, May 31, 10:10 AM CDT
Return by in Walford
Sun, May 31, 12:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walford
2026-05-31T08:08
Arrive Indiana
Sun, May 31, 10:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walford
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grinnell
IA

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

From Walford
57.3 mi
01h 00m
To Indiana
50.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on B Avenue West

    33 m · 7 sec · B Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street North

    65 m · 10 sec · 3rd Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Co Trunk Rd E68

    1316 ft · 25 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    738 ft · 13 sec · 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 79th Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 79th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on W Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · W Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto U Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · U Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  14. 14

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  20. 20

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U Avenue
65.8 mi · 61%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 22%
W Avenue
9.05 mi · 8%
North Lincoln Street
4.37 mi · 4%
79th Street
2.37 mi · 2%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U Avenue

Merge slight left

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grinnell
01h 00m from Walford
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Walford 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 Walford to Indiana?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Grinnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Walford and 50.6 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grinnell

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

84 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walford and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 77.19 mi (124.23 km).

Walford

#1 Walford

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population1,436
Coordinates41.8783400, -91.8346200
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: B Avenue West (-91.834623, 41.878535)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 Walford and Indiana. The current time is 08:08:54.

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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.