Origin
Mapleton, IA
Afternoon in Mapleton on Wednesday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
189.7 mi
305 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
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6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mapleton, IA
Tom Fisk
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 4th Street, George P, County Highway L32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.66 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
94.8 miles from Mapleton, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 189.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 4th Street 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 Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 3h 21m 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 Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George P | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Highway L32 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IA 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Iowa Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ia 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
3
Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
4
Turn right onto County Highway L32
11 mi
·
15 min
·
County Highway L32
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37
14 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 37
6
Continue on IA 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 37
7
Turn right onto North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
North 6th Street
8
Turn left onto Iowa Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Iowa Avenue
9
Continue on Ia 37
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Ia 37
10
Continue on State Highway 37
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 37
11
Continue on Railway Street
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Railway Street
12
Turn right onto M16 Road
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
M16 Road
13
Turn left onto 1000th Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
1000th Street
14
Continue on Chatburn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chatburn Avenue
15
Turn right onto 23rd Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
23rd Street
16
Continue on Avoca Lane
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Avoca Lane
17
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
18
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 35 South: Kansas City
21
Merge slight left
3.8 mi
·
4 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
23
Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
19 mi
·
22 min
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IA 5 South: Carlisle
25
Turn left
11 mi
·
11 min
26
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
27
Turn right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
28
Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
29
Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.8 miles from Mapleton, IA, or about 1h 40m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.8 miles or 1h 40m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mapleton, 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 Mapleton, IA
This is one driving day of about 189.7 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mapleton, 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 94.8 mi from Mapleton, IA · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 94.8 miles from Mapleton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Indiana, IA
The final approach into Indiana, 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 Indiana, 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
$29.66 one way
$59.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.56 | $65.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.51 | $73.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.88 | $83.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.60 | $7.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.56 | $12.14 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Indiana, IA
Afternoon in Indiana on Wednesday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Denison, IA
95 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
25 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
3h 21m 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 Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 4th Street, George P, County Highway L32. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.8 miles from Mapleton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 3h 21m 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 Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mapleton, IA to Indiana, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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