Origin
Eagle Grove, IA
Afternoon in Eagle Grove on Thursday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Grove, IA to Indiana, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
140.6 mi
226 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle Grove, IA
Tom Fisk
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle Grove, IA to Indiana, IA covers 140.6 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, IA 5, US 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.7 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.3 miles from Eagle Grove, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 140.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 140.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and IA 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.7 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and IA 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in near CR D20; IA 17; CR D20 / 220th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 140.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles (CR D20; IA 17; CR D20 / 220th Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.5 mi into trip
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~20m in
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CR D20; IA 17; CR D20 / 220th Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR D20; IA 17; CR D20 / 220th Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 East
Navigation decision point
Toward US 20 East
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
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I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
87.6 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35 toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council B...
8
91.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 141
Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eagle Grove, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.
Council Bluffs
87.6 mi in
|
~1h 44m
|
via I 35
Davenport
87.6 mi in
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~1h 44m
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via I 35
Des Moines
91.1 mi in
|
~1h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 54.7 mi | 59m |
| IA 5 | 35.4 mi | 42m |
| US 20 | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Stagecoach Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 17 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| I 80 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 54.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Grove, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on West Broadway Street
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto South Commercial Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Commercial Avenue
3
Continue on IA 17
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 17
4
Continue on IA 17
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Stagecoach Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR D20; IA 17; CR D20
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
220th Street
6
Turn right onto IA 17
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Stagecoach Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 20 East
8
Merge onto US 20
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 20
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 South: Des Moines
10
Merge onto I 35
54 mi
·
59 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 35
Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 137A
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
13
Merge onto I 80
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 141
Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
17
Continue on IA 5
19 mi
·
21 min
·
IA 5
18
Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92
11 mi
·
11 min
·
IA 5; IA 92
19
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5
20
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IA 5
21
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
22
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
23
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.3 miles from Eagle Grove, IA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.3 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eagle Grove, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagle Grove, IA
This is one driving day of about 140.6 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Eagle Grove, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 54.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.3 mi from Eagle Grove, IA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.3 miles from Eagle Grove, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Indiana, IA
The final approach into Indiana, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Indiana, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.98 one way
$43.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.13 | $48.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.06 | $54.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.04 | $62.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.30 | $5.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Indiana, IA
Afternoon in Indiana on Thursday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eagle Grove, IA to Indiana, IA covers 140.6 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, IA 5, US 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.3 miles from Eagle Grove, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 140.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles (CR D20; IA 17; CR D20 / 220th Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Eagle Grove, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.
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