How far is Waukon, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Waukon, IA to Indiana, IA is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukon and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukon and Indiana.
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Start on Allamakee Street Northwest
15 m · 3 sec · Allamakee Street Northwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
17 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Avenue
101 m · 6 sec · Spring Avenue
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Continue on Rossville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rossville Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto State Highway 51
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 51
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Continue on North Lawler Street
1628 ft · 29 sec · North Lawler Street
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Turn right onto West Tilden Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · West Tilden Street
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Continue on Mill Street
9.1 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on East Bradford Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Bradford Street
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Continue on 230th Street
13 mi · 18 min · 230th Street
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Continue on 270th Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · 270th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 270th Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · 270th Street
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Take the ramp left
2080 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto McCloud Avenue
22.4 mi · 26 min · McCloud Avenue
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Continue on Logan Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue
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Continue on East Mullan Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Mullan Avenue
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Turn straight
2208 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Sergeant Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Sergeant Road
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Continue on South Hudson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · South Hudson Road
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Continue on Q Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on County Road D65
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road D65
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Continue on North Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto J Avenue
11.8 mi · 17 min · J Avenue
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Continue on North County Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North County Road
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Continue on Harding Street
2225 ft · 43 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
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Continue on 100th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street
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Turn right onto 380th Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · 380th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2927 ft · 58 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Penrose Street
1056 ft · 38 sec · Penrose Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
2592 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukon and Indiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
McCloud Avenue
Merge slight left onto McCloud Avenue
22.4 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Waukon and Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukon to Indiana?
The road trip is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Traer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Waukon and 115.3 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.98 one way or $59.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waukon and Sunny near Indiana.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukon and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 163.21 mi (262.66 km).
#1 Waukon
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,600 |
| Coordinates | 43.2694200, -91.4757000 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.81 | $67.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.17 | $84.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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