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Trip from Indiana, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

92.2 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

Downtown Indiana, IA, IA

Indiana, IA

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city in Henry County, Iowa, United States

Mount Pleasant, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indiana, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA covers 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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, County Road G71, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.41 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.

Midpoint

46.1 miles from Indiana, IA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Highway G76
County Road G71
West Street
2nd Street
Merrill Street
5th Street
County Highway G71
310th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: County Highway G76 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Highway G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
2

Continue on County Highway G76

0.2 mi · 19 sec · County Highway G76
3

Turn right

2.9 mi · 4 min
4

Turn left onto County Road G71

4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71
5

Continue on West Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Street
6

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · 2nd Street
7

Turn right onto Merrill Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Merrill Street
8

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · 5th Street
9

Continue on County Highway G71

0.5 mi · 52 sec · County Highway G71
10

Continue on 310th Street

12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street
11

Turn right

35 mi · 40 min
12

Continue straight

30 mi · 34 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 34 Business East: Mount Pleasant, Westwood

4.4 mi · 7 min · US 34 Business East: Mount Pleasant, Westwood
14

Turn right onto South White Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · South White Street
15

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 46.1 miles from Indiana, IA, or about 1h 1m 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 20 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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 92.2 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Indiana, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ottumwa, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ottumwa, IA

46 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

Eddyville, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ottumwa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Indiana, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.41 one way

$28.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.83 $31.65
premium $4.89 $17.74 $35.49
diesel $5.61 $20.36 $40.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.7 0 $9.68 $4.43
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.07 $3.69
EV Truck/SUV 36.9 0 $12.91 $5.90

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Indiana, IA

Afternoon in Indiana on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Pleasant, IA

Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

3 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 2m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

92.2 mi in 2h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: County Highway G76.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indiana, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Pleasant, IA before heading back.

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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