How far is Washington, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Washington, IA to Indiana, IA is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
79.98 mi
01h 34m
Flight
69.51 mi
111.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.98 mi
Kilometers
128.71 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM CDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-18T02:31
Arrive Indiana
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Rose Hill
IA

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

From Washington
39.7 mi
00h 47m
To Indiana
40.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Marion Avenue

    1469 ft · 1 min · South Marion Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 92

    24.7 mi · 36 min · State Highway 92

  5. 5

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on IA-92

    13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92

  8. 8

    Continue on A Avenue East

    17.8 mi · 23 min · A Avenue East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway T17

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 92
24.7 mi · 31%
A Avenue East
17.8 mi · 22%
IA-92
13.8 mi · 17%
East Jackson Street
8.96 mi · 11%
County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 8%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 92

Turn left onto State Highway 92

24.7 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rose Hill
00h 47m from Washington
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington 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 Washington to Indiana?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Rose Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Washington and 40.3 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Rose Hill

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

34 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Osceola

114 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 69.51 mi (111.87 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population1,131
Coordinates41.2991800, -91.6929400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: South Marion Avenue (-91.693027, 41.299182)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Indiana. The current time is 02:31:10.

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.