The drive from Hull, IA to Indiana, IA covers 300.3 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, IA 5, US 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.2 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.95 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
150.2 miles from Hull, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 300.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Hull, IA to Indiana, IA covers 300.3 miles and takes about 5h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 95.2 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 27.7 miles in near US 75.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 300.3 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 27.7 miles (US 75): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
27.7 mi into trip|~39m in|US 75
Take the ramp onto US 75 toward Sioux City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Sioux City
7
58.2 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 29: Sioux City, Council Bluffs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 29: Sioux City, Council Bluffs
8
148.5 mi into trip|~2h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16A
Toward I 80 East: Des Moines
9
244.1 mi into trip|~4h 37m in|I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, K...
8
248.6 mi into trip|~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
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 68
Toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hull, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Des Moines - among others.
Sioux City
27.7 mi in|~39m|via US 75
Council Bluffs
58.2 mi in|~1h 16m
Sioux Gateway Airport
58.5 mi in|~1h 17m
Minneapolis
244.1 mi in|~4h 37m|via I 80
Kansas City
244.1 mi in|~4h 37m|via I 80
Des Moines
248.6 mi in|~4h 43m
Norwalk
248.6 mi in|~4h 43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
95.2 mi
1h 42m
IA 5
36 mi
44m
US 75
30.5 mi
37m
South Main Avenue
16.3 mi
22m
I 880
16 mi
17m
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi
14m
County Road K52
8 mi
10m
I 35
3.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 95.2 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hull, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 18
0.2 mi·25 sec·Black Forest Road
3
Turn left onto County Road K52
8.0 mi·10 min·County Road K52
4
Turn right onto B40
0.5 mi·52 sec·400th Street
5
Continue on B40
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street Southeast
6
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·Harrison Avenue
7
Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast
1.0 mi·2 min·20th Street Southeast
8
Turn left onto US 75
16 mi·22 min·South Main Avenue
9
Take the ramp onto US 75
30 mi·37 min·US 75
Toward Sioux CityUse the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 29: Sioux City, Council BluffsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
73 mi·1 hr 19 min
Toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 71Toward I 880 East: Des Moines
13
Continue on I 880
16 mi·17 min·I 880
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·43 sec
Exit 16AToward I 80 East: Des MoinesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 80
95 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 80
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·18 sec·I 80
Exit 123BToward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto Ramp 72 H
0.4 mi·51 sec·Ramp 72 H
Exit 123BToward I 35 South: Kansas City
18
Merge onto I 35
3.8 mi·4 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 68Toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, NorwalkUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on IA 5
13 mi·14 min·Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto IA 5
19 mi·22 min·IA 5
Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
22
Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92
11 mi·11 min·IA 5; IA 92
23
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi·1 min·IA 5
24
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi·8 min·IA 5
25
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi·24 sec·County Highway G76
26
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi·3 min·County Highway G76
27
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 150.2 miles from Hull, IA, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.2 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 66 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.2 miles or 2h 57m 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 40m
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 Hull, 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 Hull, IA
This is one driving day of about 300.3 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Hull, 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 95.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.2 mi from Hull, IA
· 2h 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.95 one way
$93.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$51.55
$103.10
premium
$4.89
$57.79
$115.58
diesel
$5.61
$66.30
$132.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.1
1
$31.53
$14.41
Efficient EV
75.1
0
$26.28
$12.01
EV Truck/SUV
120.1
1
$42.04
$19.22
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hull, IA
Afternoon
in Hull on Friday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Rain Showers
NE 5 to 10 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Indiana, IA
Afternoon
in Indiana on Friday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 9 to 17 mph63% chanceLive 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
14 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
5h 47m 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 Hull, IA to Indiana, IA covers 300.3 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, IA 5, US 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.2 miles from Hull, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.95 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 20 significant decision points across 300.3 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 27.7 miles (US 75): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hull, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Des Moines - among others.
