The drive from Epworth, IA to Indiana, IA covers 196.5 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, US 151, State Highway 14 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
98.2 miles from Epworth, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 196.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 196.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 151. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 151. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 196.5 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 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 West, US 52 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 52 North
5
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward CR Y13: Farley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 300
Toward CR Y13: Farley
5
4.1 mi into trip|~6m in|1st Street Southwest
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|US 151
Keep slight right at fork onto US 151 toward US 30 West, US 151 South: Cedar Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 West, US 151 South: Cedar Rapids
5
68.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South:...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Epworth, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Airport and Monroe.
Airport
68.6 mi in|~1h 28m
Monroe
159.4 mi in|~3h 7m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
73.8 mi
1h 19m
US 151
46.6 mi
54m
State Highway 14
23.5 mi
34m
Avenue of the Saints
15.8 mi
17m
Farley Road
10.4 mi
18m
IA 5
7.5 mi
11m
Lincoln Freeway
6.4 mi
7m
US 20
3.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Epworth, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on Center Avenue South
0.3 mi·50 sec·Center Avenue South
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 52 North
3
Merge onto US 20; US 52
3.2 mi·3 min·US 20; US 52
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Exit 300Toward CR Y13: Farley
5
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
0.2 mi·20 sec·1st Street Southwest
6
Turn right onto Olde Farley Road
0.5 mi·55 sec·Olde Farley Road
7
Turn left onto CR Y13
10 mi·18 min·Farley Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
9
Merge onto US 151
39 mi·44 min·US 151
10
Turn left onto US 151; IA 13
7.5 mi·9 min·US 151; IA 13
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 151
0.4 mi·38 sec·US 151
Toward US 30 West, US 151 South: Cedar Rapids
12
Merge onto US 30; US 151
6.4 mi·7 min·Lincoln Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
14
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
16 mi·17 min·Avenue of the Saints
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
17
Merge onto I 80
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 80
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
19
Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 14
20
Continue on IA 14
1.0 mi·1 min·Monroe Street
21
Continue on IA 14
13 mi·18 min·State Highway 14
22
Continue on IA 14
2.3 mi·3 min·North Lincoln Street
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
24
Merge onto IA 5; IA 92
1.2 mi·1 min·IA 5; IA 92
25
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi·1 min·IA 5
26
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi·8 min·IA 5
27
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi·24 sec·County Highway G76
28
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi·3 min·County Highway G76
29
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.2 miles from Epworth, IA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 43 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.2 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
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 Epworth, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Epworth, IA
This is one driving day of about 196.5 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Epworth, 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 80 for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.2 mi from Epworth, IA
· 2h 2m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.9
0
$20.63
$9.43
Efficient EV
49.1
0
$17.19
$7.86
EV Truck/SUV
78.6
0
$27.51
$12.58
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Epworth, IA
Late night
in Epworth on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Indiana, IA
Late night
in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Epworth, IA to Indiana, IA covers 196.5 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, US 151, State Highway 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.2 miles from Epworth, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 196.5 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 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Between Epworth, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Airport and Monroe.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
