How far is Wellman, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Wellman, IA to Indiana, IA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
76.96 mi
01h 31m
Flight
64.14 mi
103.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.14 mi
Kilometers
103.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.96 mi
Kilometers
123.86 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Sun, May 31, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Wellman
Sun, May 31, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellman
2026-05-31T08:37
Arrive Indiana
Sun, May 31, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellman
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
Rose Hill
IA

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

From Wellman
38.5 mi
00h 45m
To Indiana
38.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Wellman and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    50 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue

    1338 ft · 32 sec · 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1328 ft · 23 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 149

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    2596 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 92

  9. 9

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on IA-92

    13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92

  12. 12

    Continue on A Avenue East

    17.8 mi · 23 min · A Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Highway T17

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellman 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
A Avenue East
17.8 mi · 23%
IA-92
13.8 mi · 18%
State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 17%
State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 14%
East Jackson Street
8.96 mi · 12%
County Highway T17
6.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

A Avenue East

Continue on A Avenue East

17.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rose Hill
00h 45m from Wellman
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellman 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 Wellman to Indiana?

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 38.5 miles from Wellman and 38.5 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Wellman and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.23 km).

Wellman

#1 Wellman

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,401
Coordinates41.4641800, -91.8382300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.838496, 41.464185)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

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 Wellman and Indiana. The current time is 08:37:27.

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.