Origin
Indiana, IA
Morning in Indiana on Sunday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indiana, IA to Atkins, IA
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
121.2 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from Indiana, IA to Atkins, IA covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway G76, South Lincoln Street, Highway 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.41 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
60.6 miles from Indiana, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 121.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway G76 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Indiana, IA to Atkins, IA is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indiana, IA to Atkins, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway G76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Monroe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IA 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 220th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 380th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Highway G76
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Atkins, IA.
1
Start on County Highway G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
2
Continue on County Highway G76
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Highway G76
3
Turn sharp left
6.1 mi
·
9 min
4
Take the ramp left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
6
Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Lincoln Street
7
Continue on State Highway 14
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 14
8
Continue on South Monroe Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Monroe Street
9
Continue on State Highway 14
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 14
10
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
11
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward IA 21: Belle Plain, What Cheer
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
IA 21: Belle Plain, What Cheer
13
Turn right onto 220th Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
220th Street
14
Turn right onto 380th Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
380th Avenue
15
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
16
Turn left onto B Avenue
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
B Avenue
17
Continue on State Highway 21
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 21
18
Continue on 11th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
11th Avenue
19
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
20
Turn right onto 13th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
13th Street
21
Continue on 77th Street Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
77th Street Drive
22
Turn left onto 15th Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
15th Avenue
23
Turn right onto 73rd Street
19 mi
·
21 min
·
73rd Street
24
Turn left onto 32nd Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
32nd Avenue
25
Turn right onto Park Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Ridge Road
26
Turn left onto Main Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
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 60.6 miles from Indiana, IA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atkins, 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.
+
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 121.2 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.6 mi from Indiana, IA · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.6 miles from Indiana, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atkins, IA
The final approach into Atkins, 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 Atkins, 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
$18.41 one way
$36.82 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.29 | $40.59 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Atkins, IA
Morning in Atkins on Sunday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Ankeny, IA
61 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
6 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
2h 42m 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 Atkins, IA covers 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway G76, South Lincoln Street, Highway 14. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.6 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 $18.41 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.
The drive from Indiana, IA to Atkins, IA is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indiana, IA to Atkins, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Indiana, IA to Atkins, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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