Origin
Indiana, IA
Afternoon in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indiana, IA to Norwalk, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Norwalk, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indiana, IA to Norwalk, IA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 5, IA 5, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on State Highway 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 5 | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| IA 5 | 17 mi | 21m |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road G14 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| County Road R63 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 5
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Norwalk, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
IA 5
5
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
6
Continue on IA 5
19 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 5
7
Merge onto US 65; IA 5
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
9
Turn left onto CR R63
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 9th Street
10
Continue on CR R63
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road R63
11
Turn right onto County Road G14
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road G14
12
Continue on CR G14
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
13
Turn right onto Main Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
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
3
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
42.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 96
Toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
4
43.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
CR R63 / Southwest 9th Street
Turn left onto CR R63 / Southwest 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Norwalk, IA
Afternoon in Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Altoona, IA
24 mi in
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
1h 1m 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?
47.6 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 19.2 mi of that is on State Highway 5.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on State Highway 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 5 and IA 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near IA 5.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 8 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 19 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on State Highway 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 19 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norwalk, 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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