How far is Waverly, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Waverly, IA to Indiana, IA is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.72 mi
02h 42m
Flight
108.85 mi
175.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.85 mi
Kilometers
175.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.72 mi
Kilometers
229.68 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Wed, Apr 29, 6:39 PM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Wed, Apr 29, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-29T15:57
Arrive Indiana
Wed, Apr 29, 6:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
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 Waverly
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
Marshalltown
IA

City in Marshal County, Iowa

From Waverly
69.7 mi
01h 21m
To Indiana
73.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bremer Avenue

    19 m · 10 sec · West Bremer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 4th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto University Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Grundy Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2235 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center

    2083 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  18. 18

    Continue on M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North 3rd Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 14

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  30. 30

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  32. 32

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  37. 37

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  38. 38

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
43.1 mi · 30%
Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 14%
Avenue of the Saints
12.8 mi · 9%
Grundy Road
12.5 mi · 9%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 6%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Continue on State Highway 14

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshalltown
01h 21m from Waverly
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waverly and Mostly Cloudy near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Marshalltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Waverly and 73.1 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waverly and Mostly Cloudy near Indiana.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 108.85 mi (175.17 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

Population10,298
Coordinates42.7258100, -92.4754600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bremer Avenue (-92.475459, 42.725736)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Indiana. The current time is 15:57:16.

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.