Trip from Indiana, IA to Guthrie Center, IA

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

107.9 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 3m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 16m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 29m

8 PM

2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Indiana, IA

Kelly

Guthrie Center, IA

Ethan Bianco

Trip Overview

The drive from Indiana, IA to Guthrie Center, IA covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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, Highway 5, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.9 miles from Indiana, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 107.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 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 Guthrie Center, IA is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Guthrie Center, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
County Highway G76	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 5	Unavailable	Refreshing
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-35 north	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 west	Unavailable	Refreshing
John MacVicar Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
IA 25	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 25	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 Guthrie Center, IA.

Start on County Highway G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

Continue on County Highway G76

0.2 mi · 26 sec · County Highway G76

Turn sharp left

6.1 mi · 9 min

Take the ramp left

11 mi · 12 min

Turn right

0.1 mi · 7 sec

Continue on State Highway 5

19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 5

Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

12 mi · 14 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

Keep slight left to continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis

0.9 mi · 1 min · I-35 north: Minneapolis

Merge slight left

4.3 mi · 5 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Council Bluffs

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 80 west: Council Bluffs

Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway

0.5 mi · 40 sec · John MacVicar Freeway

Merge slight right

36 mi · 38 min

Take the exit slight right toward IA 25: Guthrie Center, Greenfield

0.2 mi · 26 sec · IA 25: Guthrie Center, Greenfield

Turn right onto State Highway 25

0.5 mi · 41 sec · State Highway 25

Continue on Pecan Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pecan Avenue

Turn left onto State Highway 25

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 25

Continue on State Highway 25

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 25

Continue on South 5th Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South 5th Street

Turn left onto State Street

249 ft · 4 sec · State Street

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Indiana, IA, or about 1h 5m 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guthrie Center, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 107.9 miles and 2h 11m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.9 mi from Indiana, IA · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Des Moines, IA

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

Waukee, IA

Fuel and coffee

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

West Des Moines, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Indiana, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Guthrie Center, IA

The final approach into Guthrie Center, 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 Guthrie Center, 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

$16.39 one way

$32.78 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$18.07	$36.13
premium	$4.80	$20.37	$40.74
diesel	$5.64	$23.97	$47.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.4	$11.33	$5.18
Efficient EV	27	$9.44	$4.32
EV Truck/SUV	43.2	$15.11	$6.91

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Indiana, IA

Afternoon in Indiana on Sunday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Guthrie Center, IA

Afternoon in Guthrie Center on Sunday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

4 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 11m 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 Guthrie Center, IA covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are County Highway G76, Highway 5, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.9 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 $16.39 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.

The drive from Indiana, IA to Guthrie Center, IA is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Guthrie Center, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Indiana, IA to Guthrie Center, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.