Origin
Sigourney, IA
Night in Sigourney on Thursday
Local time
9:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sigourney, IA to Indiana, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sigourney, IA
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Indiana, IA
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Trip Overview
This 50.8-mile drive from Sigourney, IA to Indiana, IA is a straightforward 1 hour and 13-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip within the Midwest. You'll primarily travel on IA-92 and West Jackson Street, with about a third of your route on highways. At an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for a quick local excursion. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied but manageable experience, perfect for a spontaneous outing or a short leg of a larger trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 32% of the journey utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.8 miles on A Avenue East, offering a period of consistent travel. As you move between Sigourney and Indiana, the road character will shift, blending faster highway sections with more local road navigation. This variety keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding, providing a good sense of Iowa's varied landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
A Avenue East is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft
701 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
157 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~50.8 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near IA 149 / North Main Street.
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 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 149 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 92 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IA 149 / North Main Street
Turn right onto IA 149 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 92 / West Jackson Street
Turn left onto IA 92 / West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
CR T17 / County Highway T17
Turn left onto CR T17 / County Highway T17
Navigation decision point
4
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
IA 5
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A Avenue East | 17.8 mi | 22m |
| IA-92 | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| West Jackson Street | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| County Highway T17 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| IA 5 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
A Avenue East
— 17.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sigourney, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on East Washington Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto IA 149
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto IA 92
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West Jackson Street
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
5
Continue on IA 92
14 mi
·
20 min
·
IA-92
6
Continue on IA 92
18 mi
·
22 min
·
A Avenue East
7
Turn left onto CR T17
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Highway T17
8
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 5
9
Turn left onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
10
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
11
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Sigourney, IA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Sigourney, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Indiana on Thursday
Local time
9:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 13m 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 Sigourney, IA to Indiana, IA covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are A Avenue East, IA-92, West Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Sigourney, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 149 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 92 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Sigourney, IA to Indiana, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 701 ft to 922 ft elevation with about 320 ft of total climbing.
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