Origin
Indiana, IA
Late night in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
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Trip from Indiana, IA to Ackley, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
107.3 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Ackley, IA
Tara Winstead
Trip Overview
The drive from Indiana, IA to Ackley, IA covers 107.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 14, Marsh Avenue, B Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on State Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.78 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
53.7 miles from Indiana, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 107.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Indiana, IA to Ackley, IA covers 107.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near IA 5.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 49m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (IA 5): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles (CR F17 / County F17): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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IA 5
Turn sharp left onto IA 5
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
IA 5
Take the ramp onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
4
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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CR F17 / County F17
Turn left onto CR F17 / County F17
Navigation decision point
4
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
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County S62 North
Turn right onto County S62 North
Navigation decision point
4
72.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
Marsh Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Marsh Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 14 | 33.2 mi | 49m |
| Marsh Avenue | 12 mi | 18m |
| B Avenue | 10 mi | 17m |
| County Highway S56 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| IA 5 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| IA 330 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Hart Avenue | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 175 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 14
— 33.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Ackley, IA.
1
Start on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
2
Continue on CR G76
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Highway G76
3
Turn sharp left onto IA 5
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
IA 5
4
Take the ramp onto IA 5
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Turn right onto IA 14
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Lincoln Street
7
Continue on IA 14
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 14
8
Continue on IA 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Monroe Street
9
Continue on IA 14
21 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 14
10
Turn left onto CR F17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County F17
11
Continue on CR F17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway F 17 West
12
Turn right onto County S62 North
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
County S62 North
13
Continue on S62
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Hart Avenue
14
Turn right onto IA 330
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
IA 330
15
Turn left onto IA 330
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Marsh Avenue
16
Continue on IA 330
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
17
Turn left
69 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn left onto 160th Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
160th Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Marsh Avenue
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Marsh Avenue
20
Continue on B Avenue
10.0 mi
·
17 min
·
B Avenue
21
Turn left onto IA 175
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 175
22
Turn right onto CR S56
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road S56
23
Continue on South 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South 1st Street
24
Continue on County Highway S56
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
County Highway S56
25
Continue on Butler Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler Street
26
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
27
Turn slight right onto Main Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 53.7 miles from Indiana, IA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ackley, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indiana, 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 Indiana, IA
This is one driving day of about 107.3 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Indiana, 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 State Highway 14 for about 33.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Indiana, IA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Indiana, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ackley, IA
The final approach into Ackley, 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 Ackley, 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
$16.78 one way
$33.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.65 | $41.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.02 | $6.87 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Ackley, IA
Late night in Ackley on Saturday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Newton, IA
54 mi in
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 49m 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 Indiana, IA to Ackley, IA covers 107.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 14, Marsh Avenue, B Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Indiana, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.78 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 straightforward 2h 49m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (IA 5): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles (CR F17 / County F17): Navigation decision point.
The route from Indiana, IA to Ackley, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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