How far is West Union, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from West Union, IA to Indiana, IA is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
190.45 mi
03h 31m
Flight
136.58 mi
219.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.58 mi
Kilometers
219.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.45 mi
Kilometers
306.5 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Wed, Apr 29, 6:48 PM CDT
Return by in West Union
Wed, Apr 29, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Union
2026-04-29T15:16
Arrive Indiana
Wed, Apr 29, 6:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Union
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Garwin
IA

City in Tama County, Iowa, United States

From West Union
92.6 mi
01h 45m
To Indiana
97.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 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 West Union and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on North Vine Street

    160 m · 28 sec · North Vine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bradford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bradford Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 230th Street

    13 mi · 18 min · 230th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 270th Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 270th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 270th Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · 270th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2080 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto McCloud Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · McCloud Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Logan Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Mullan Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Mullan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2208 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sergeant Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Sergeant Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Hudson Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · South Hudson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Q Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Q Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road D65

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road D65

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto J Avenue

    11.8 mi · 17 min · J Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North County Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North County Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Harding Street

    2225 ft · 43 sec · Harding Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 13th Street

    1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Continue on J Avenue

    6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on 100th Street

    8 mi · 12 min · 100th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 380th Avenue

    5.5 mi · 7 min · 380th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    2927 ft · 58 sec · 6th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Penrose Street

    1056 ft · 38 sec · Penrose Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  33. 33

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  35. 35

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  36. 36

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  40. 40

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  41. 41

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Union 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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 12%
McCloud Avenue
22.4 mi · 12%
West Street
21.2 mi · 11%
J Avenue
18 mi · 9%
230th Street
13 mi · 7%
270th Street
11.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garwin
01h 45m from West Union
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Union 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 West Union to Indiana?

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Garwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from West Union and 97.9 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 136.58 mi (219.8 km).

West Union

#1 West Union

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,270
Coordinates42.9627600, -91.8082200
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: North Vine Street (-91.808203, 42.962762)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.44 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.88 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 West Union and Indiana. The current time is 15:16:48.

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.