Origin
Orange City, IA
Late night in Orange City on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange City, IA to Indiana, IA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
271.8 mi
437 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
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6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange City, IA
Levent Simsek
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Orange City, IA to Indiana, IA covers 271.8 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Albany Avenue, Albany Place, County Road K64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.49 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
135.9 miles from Orange City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 271.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albany Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orange City, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Albany Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road K64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 29 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 880 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Albany Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange City, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street Northwest
430 ft
·
21 sec
·
2nd Street Northwest
2
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Albany Avenue
3
Continue on Albany Place
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Albany Place
4
Continue on County Road K64
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road K64
5
Turn right
10 mi
·
12 min
6
Continue straight
30 mi
·
36 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Sioux City, Council Bluffs
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 29: Sioux City, Council Bluffs
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
73 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 880 East: Des Moines
10
Continue straight
16 mi
·
17 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 80 East: Des Moines
12
Merge slight right
95 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
13
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
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 35 South: Kansas City
15
Merge slight left
3.8 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
17
Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
19 mi
·
22 min
·
IA 5 South: Carlisle
19
Turn left
11 mi
·
11 min
20
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
22
Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
23
Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
24
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 135.9 miles from Orange City, IA, or about 2h 12m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.9 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
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 Orange City, 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 Orange City, IA
This is one driving day of about 271.8 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orange City, 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 135.9 mi from Orange City, IA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 135.9 miles from Orange City, 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
$42.49 one way
$84.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $46.66 | $93.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $52.31 | $104.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.01 | $120.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.5 | 1 | $28.54 | $13.05 |
| Efficient EV | 68 | 0 | $23.78 | $10.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.7 | 1 | $38.05 | $17.40 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Indiana on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 AM
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Orange City, IA to Indiana, IA covers 271.8 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Albany Avenue, Albany Place, County Road K64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.9 miles from Orange City, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.49 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orange City, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orange City, IA to Indiana, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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