Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
249.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
The drive from Milford, IA to Indiana, IA covers 249.2 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, West 8th Street, 1st Avenue West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.6 miles from Milford, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 249.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 11th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 11th Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, IA and Indiana, IA.
Start on Okoboji Avenue
Continue on Grand Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
Turn left onto 11th Avenue Southwest
Continue on 215th Avenue
Continue on 130th Avenue
Continue on County Highway 71
Continue on 130th Avenue
Continue on US 71
Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
Continue straight
Turn left
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
Continue on County Highway G76
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.6 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Milford, 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 Milford, IA
This is one driving day of about 249.2 miles and 4h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.6 mi from Milford, IA · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$37.00 one way
$73.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $41.73 | $83.45 |
| premium | $4.65 | $45.66 | $91.32 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $52.04 | $104.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.17 | $11.96 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.7 | 1 | $34.89 | $15.95 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Milford on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
42°F
Ames, IA
125 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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