How far is Windsor Heights, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Windsor Heights, IA to Indiana, IA is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.59 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.63 mi
71.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.63 mi
Kilometers
71.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.59 mi
Kilometers
87.85 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in Windsor Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor Heights
2026-04-22T23:27
Arrive Indiana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor Heights
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
Swan
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Windsor Heights
26.7 mi
00h 31m
To Indiana
27.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windsor Heights and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on 66th Street

    967 ft · 47 sec · 66th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1344 ft · 31 sec · University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 63rd Street;1st Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest 63rd Street;1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2701 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

    19 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor Heights 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IA 5 South
19.5 mi · 36%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
8.13 mi · 15%
State Highway 28
2.74 mi · 5%
County Highway G76
2.04 mi · 4%
63rd Street
1.6 mi · 3%
Southwest 63rd Street
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IA 5 South

Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

19 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swan
00h 31m from Windsor Heights
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Windsor Heights and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windsor Heights to Indiana?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Swan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Windsor Heights and 27.9 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Windsor Heights and Sunny near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Swan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Swan, 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 Swan.

RAIL

Osceola

61 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

90 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

99 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor Heights and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 44.63 mi (71.82 km).

Windsor Heights

#1 Windsor Heights

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States

Population4,735
Coordinates41.5977700, -93.7082800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: 66th Street (-93.708574, 41.597767)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor Heights and Indiana. The current time is 23:27:04.

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.