Origin
Tripoli, IA
Afternoon in Tripoli on Saturday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tripoli, 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
2h 57m
Distance
157.3 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tripoli, IA
Agung Pandit Wiguna
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Tripoli, IA to Indiana, IA covers 157.3 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 7th Avenue Southwest, 170th Street, Larrabee Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.59 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
78.6 miles from Tripoli, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| 170th Street | — | — |
| Larrabee Avenue | — | — |
| Logan Avenue | — | — |
| East Mullan Avenue | — | — |
| Sergeant Road | — | — |
| South Hudson Road | — | — |
| Q Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
7th Avenue Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tripoli, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto 7th Avenue Southwest
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
7th Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on 170th Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
170th Street
4
Turn left onto Larrabee Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Larrabee Avenue
5
Continue on Logan Avenue
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Logan Avenue
6
Continue on East Mullan Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Mullan Avenue
7
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
8
Turn left onto Sergeant Road
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Sergeant Road
9
Continue on South Hudson Road
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Hudson Road
10
Continue on Q Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Q Avenue
11
Continue on County Road D65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road D65
12
Continue on North Main Street
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto J Avenue
12 mi
·
17 min
·
J Avenue
14
Continue on North County Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Road
15
Continue on Harding Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Harding Street
16
Turn left onto West 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 13th Street
17
Turn right onto State Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
18
Continue on J Avenue
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
J Avenue
19
Continue on 100th Street
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
100th Street
20
Turn right onto 380th Avenue
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
380th Avenue
21
Continue on 6th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
6th Avenue
22
Turn left onto Penrose Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Penrose Street
23
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
25
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
26
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
18 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
28
Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 14
29
Continue on Monroe Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroe Street
30
Continue on State Highway 14
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 14
31
Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Street
32
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
33
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
34
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
35
Turn right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
36
Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
37
Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.6 miles from Tripoli, IA, or about 1h 28m 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 35 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.6 miles or 1h 28m 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 25m
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 Tripoli, 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 Tripoli, IA
This is one driving day of about 157.3 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Tripoli, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Tripoli, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.59 one way
$49.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Saturday
Local time
3:07 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
2h 57m 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?
157.3 mi in 2h 57m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 7th Avenue Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tripoli, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Tripoli, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 157.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tripoli, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indiana, IA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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