Trip from Nashua, IA to Indiana, IA

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

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

151.5 mi

244 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 27m ★

6 AM

3h 40m

8 AM

4h 5m

10 AM

3h 48m

12 PM

3h 46m

3 PM

3h 50m

5 PM

4h 3m

8 PM

3h 32m

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

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Nashua, IA

Andhika Indra Pratama

Indiana, IA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Nashua, IA to Indiana, IA covers 151.5 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 14, Sanford Avenue, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.1 miles on State Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.69 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

75.7 miles from Nashua, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 14	44.1 mi	1h 5m
Sanford Avenue	19.8 mi	27m
Avenue of the Saints	15.8 mi	18m
N Avenue	10.9 mi	15m
Sinclair Avenue	9 mi	12m
Reed Avenue	9 mi	13m
IA 5	7.5 mi	11m
Butler Center Road	7 mi	9m

Longest stretch: State Highway 14 — 44.1 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto IA 346

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sample Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto US 218; IA 27

16 mi · 18 min · Avenue of the Saints

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Turn right onto IA 3

1.7 mi · 2 min · 230th Street

Continue on IA 3

0.3 mi · 31 sec · State Highway 3

Turn left onto North Public Road

346 ft · 17 sec · North Public Road

Turn right onto North Cherry Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Cherry Street

Continue on Butler Center Road

7.0 mi · 9 min · Butler Center Road

Turn left onto Sinclair Avenue

9.0 mi · 12 min · Sinclair Avenue

Turn right onto IA 57

2.0 mi · 3 min · IA 57

Turn left onto IA 14

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 14

Continue on IA 14

11 mi · 15 min · N Avenue

Turn right onto 210th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 210th Street

Turn sharp left onto County Road T37

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

Continue on M Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

Turn right onto IA 14; IA 175

6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

Turn left onto IA 14

20 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue

Continue on IA 14

2.0 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto IA 14

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Anson Street

Turn left onto IA 14

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

Continue on IA 14

7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

Continue on IA 14

0.5 mi · 43 sec · North Main Street

Continue on IA 14

1.2 mi · 1 min · Reed Avenue

Continue on IA 14

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

Continue on IA 14

7.0 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14

Continue on IA 14

21 mi · 30 min · State Highway 14

Continue on IA 14

1.0 mi · 1 min · Monroe Street

Continue on IA 14

13 mi · 18 min · State Highway 14

Continue on IA 14

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto IA 5; IA 92

1.2 mi · 1 min · IA 5; IA 92

Take the exit onto IA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · IA 5

Turn right onto IA 5

5.8 mi · 8 min · IA 5

Turn sharp right onto CR G76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · County Highway G76

Continue on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

Arrive at destination

CR G76

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 75.7 miles from Nashua, IA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 miles.

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 33 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.7 miles or 1h 46m 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 58m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Nashua, 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 Nashua, IA

This is one driving day of about 151.5 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Nashua, 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.

The longest stretch is on State Highway 14 for about 44.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marshalltown, IA

76 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

Shell Rock, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marshalltown, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.7 miles from Nashua, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Carreta Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshalltown, Iowa

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.5

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16417529427

Visit website

O J's Diner

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshalltown, Iowa

1.8 mi

El Portal

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Marshalltown, Iowa

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Holy grounds coffee llc

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshalltown, Iowa

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

La Carreta Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.5

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16417529427

Visit website

O J's Diner

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.5

Marshalltown, Iowa

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Grounded

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+16416548451

Visit website

Most Wanted Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16417583380

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.6

Shell Rock, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Sub City

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.5

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–7 pm

+16417521375

Taylor's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

Visit website

The Spot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+16417526014

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.5 and 149.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

19.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | North Public Road

Turn left onto North Public Road

Navigation decision point

19.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | North Cherry Street

Turn right onto North Cherry Street

Navigation decision point

28.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | Sinclair Avenue

Turn left onto Sinclair Avenue

Navigation decision point

51.9 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | County Road T37

Turn sharp left onto County Road T37

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

149.4 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | CR G76 / County Highway G76

Turn sharp right onto CR G76 / County Highway G76

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.69 one way

$47.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$26.01	$52.01
premium	$4.89	$29.15	$58.31
diesel	$5.61	$33.45	$66.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Blink Charging Station

Shell Rock, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.4	$15.91	$7.27
Efficient EV	37.9	$13.26	$6.06
EV Truck/SUV	60.6	$21.21	$9.70

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Nashua, IA

Afternoon in Nashua on Saturday

Local time

12:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indiana, IA

Afternoon in Indiana on Saturday

Local time

12:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

1 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 39m 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?

The drive from Nashua, IA to Indiana, IA covers 151.5 miles and takes about 3h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near North Public Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles (North Public Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (North Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.1 miles (Sinclair Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 151.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Nashua, IA to Indiana, IA covers 151.5 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 14, Sanford Avenue, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.7 miles from Nashua, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.69 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Nashua, IA to Indiana, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

La Carreta Mexican Grill

Holy grounds coffee llc

La Carreta Mexican Grill

O J's Diner

Iowa Kitchen Co

El Portal

Wayward Social

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OPA! Grill

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Holy grounds coffee llc

Grounded

Most Wanted Coffee

Blink Charging Station

Sub City

Taylor's

The Spot

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Nashua, IA

Indiana, IA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 39m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Nashua, IA to Indiana, IA?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Nashua, IA to Indiana, IA?

Where does this route get tricky?

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