Trip from George, IA to Indiana, IA

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

291.6 mi

469 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from George, IA to Indiana, IA covers 291.6 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 220th Street, I 35, IA 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.4 miles on 220th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.29 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

145.8 miles from George, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from George, IA to Indiana, IA covers 291.6 miles and takes about 6h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

220th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 92.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in near CR B20 / West 16th Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 291.6 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 19 miles (CR B20 / West 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (L22 / Log Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (IA 143 / Nettle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

19 mi into trip | ~29m in | CR B20 / West 16th Street

At end of road, turn left onto CR B20 / West 16th Street

Navigation decision point

27.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | L22 / Log Avenue

Turn left onto L22 / Log Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

37.8 mi into trip | ~54m in | IA 143 / Nettle Avenue

Turn right onto IA 143 / Nettle Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

238.6 mi into trip | ~4h 56m in | 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...

242.1 mi into trip | ~5h 1m 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 Along This Route

Between George, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.

Council Bluffs

238.6 mi in | ~4h 56m | via I 35

Davenport

238.6 mi in | ~4h 56m | via I 35

Des Moines

242.1 mi in | ~5h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
220th Street	92.4 mi	1h 46m
I 35	54.7 mi	59m
IA 5	35.4 mi	42m
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway	10.7 mi	12m
20th Avenue	9.2 mi	12m
State Highway 3	8.6 mi	11m
IA 60 Business	7.5 mi	9m
320th Street	6.3 mi	8m

Longest stretch: 220th Street — 92.4 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between George, IA and Indiana, IA.

Start on North Main Street

377 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue

Turn right onto South Virginia Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Virginia Street

Continue on L14

5.7 mi · 8 min · L14

Continue on CR L14

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue

Continue on CR L14

0.5 mi · 1 min · Colfax Street

Turn left onto US 18; CR L14

6.0 mi · 8 min · 320th Street

Continue on US 18

0.7 mi · 58 sec · West Park Street

Continue on US 18

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 320th Street

Turn right onto Western Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR B20

360 ft · 10 sec · West 16th Street

Turn right onto IA 60 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

Take the ramp onto IA 60 Business

7.5 mi · 9 min · IA 60 Business

Turn left onto L22

5.6 mi · 7 min · Log Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto IA 10

1.0 mi · 1 min · 460th Street

Continue on IA 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Garfield Street

Continue on IA 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · 460th Street

Turn right onto IA 143

5.0 mi · 6 min · Nettle Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on IA 143

5.7 mi · 7 min · D Avenue

Continue on IA 143

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

Turn left onto IA 3

5.0 mi · 6 min · 490th Street

Continue on IA 3

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3

Continue on IA 3

2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

Turn straight onto IA 3

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

Turn left onto IA 3

3.4 mi · 4 min · 530th Street

Turn right onto IA 7

2.0 mi · 2 min · V Avenue

Continue on IA 7

1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

Continue on IA 7

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 7

Continue on IA 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 7

Turn right onto 20th Avenue

9.2 mi · 12 min · 20th Avenue

Continue on CR M27

6.0 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 20

92 mi · 1 hr 46 min · 220th Street

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35 South: Des Moines

Merge onto I 35

54 mi · 59 min · I 35

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min

Exit 137A Toward I 80 East: Davenport

Merge onto I 80

2.6 mi · 2 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 141 Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 65

11 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

Continue on IA 5

19 mi · 21 min · IA 5

Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92

11 mi · 11 min · IA 5; IA 92

Take the exit onto IA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · IA 5

Turn right onto IA 5

5.8 mi · 8 min · IA 5

Turn sharp right onto CR G76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · County Highway G76

Continue on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

Arrive at destination

CR G76

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 145.8 miles from George, IA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.4 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 145.8 miles or 3h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 57m

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 George, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 George, IA

This is one driving day of about 291.6 miles and 6h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from George, 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 220th Street for about 92.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.8 mi from George, IA · 3h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ames, IA

146 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

Denison, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ames, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.8 miles from George, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before 220th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.4 miles.

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

$44.29 one way

$88.58 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$48.83	$97.65
premium	$4.80	$55.05	$110.10
diesel	$5.64	$64.78	$129.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.5	1	$30.62	$14.00
Efficient EV	72.9	0	$25.52	$11.66
EV Truck/SUV	116.6	1	$40.82	$18.66

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

George, IA

Afternoon in George on Sunday

Local time

1:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indiana, IA

Afternoon in Indiana on Sunday

Local time

1:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°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

31 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 2m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from George, IA to Indiana, IA covers 291.6 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 220th Street, I 35, IA 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 145.8 miles from George, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

Between George, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.

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Trip from George, IA to Indiana, IA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Indiana, IA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

George, IA

Indiana, IA

Same local time

31 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 2m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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