Origin
Fairfield, IA
Afternoon in Fairfield on Thursday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, IA to Indiana, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, IA
Daniel Dorfer
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, IA to Indiana, IA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 34, 310th Street, US 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.5 miles on US 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.80 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.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Fairfield, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 69.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 34 and 310th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.5 miles on US 34.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and 310th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IA 1 / North 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IA 1 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 34 Business / West Burlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 34 Business): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IA 1 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto IA 1 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 34 Business / West Burlington Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 Business / West Burlington Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 34 Business
Take the ramp onto US 34 Business toward US 34, IA 163 West: Ottumwa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 34, IA 163 West: Ottumwa
5
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
CR G71 / 2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR G71 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
CR G71 / West Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR G71 / West Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 34 | 32.5 mi | 37m |
| 310th Street | 12 mi | 21m |
| US 63 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| County Road G71 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| IA 5 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Burlington Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Old US 34 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 32.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on East Briggs Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Briggs Avenue
2
Turn left onto IA 1
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto US 34 Business
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Burlington Avenue
4
Continue on US 34 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US 34
5
Take the ramp onto US 34 Business
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 34 Business
Toward US 34, IA 163 West: Ottumwa
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 34; IA 163
32 mi
·
37 min
·
US 34; IA 163
7
Continue on US 63; IA 163
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 63; IA 163
8
Turn left onto CR G71
12 mi
·
21 min
·
310th Street
9
Continue on CR G71
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway G71
10
Continue on CR G71
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
5th Street
11
Turn right onto Merrill Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Merrill Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR G71
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
2nd Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto CR G71
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Street
14
Continue on CR G71
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road G71
15
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
IA 5
16
Turn left onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
17
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
18
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.5 miles from Fairfield, IA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.5 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fairfield, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairfield, IA
This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Fairfield, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 34 for about 32.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Fairfield, IA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Fairfield, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
20 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
1h 35m 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 Fairfield, IA to Indiana, IA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 34, 310th Street, US 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Fairfield, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.80 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IA 1 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 34 Business / West Burlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 34 Business): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fairfield, IA to Indiana, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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