How far is Webster City, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Webster City, IA to Indiana, IA is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
American city in Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Webster City and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster City and Indiana.
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Start on 2nd Street
18 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Superior Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Superior Street
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Continue on Briggs Woods Road
1409 ft · 34 sec · Briggs Woods Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 20 East
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
955 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 12 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 Webster City and Indiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Webster City and Partly Sunny then 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 Webster City to Indiana?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Webster City and 60.9 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Webster City and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkhart.
Osceola
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Webster City and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 96.42 mi (155.17 km).
#1 Webster City
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,671 |
| Coordinates | 42.4694200, -93.8160500 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.81 | $45.61 |
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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