Origin
Waverly, IA
Late night in Waverly on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waverly, IA to Indiana, IA
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Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
139.3 mi
224 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
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6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waverly, IA
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Indiana, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waverly, IA to Indiana, IA covers 139.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 43.1 miles on State Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.78 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
69.7 miles from Waverly, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Waverly, IA to Indiana, IA covers 139.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m, 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 39 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 43.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 139.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.8 miles (University Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 183
Toward University Avenue
5
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
University Avenue
Enter roundabout onto University Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
33.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Waverly, IA to Indiana, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Grundy Center along the way.
Grundy Center
33.9 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 14 | 43.1 mi | 1h 3m |
| Sanford Avenue | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| US 20 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Reed Avenue | 9 mi | 13m |
| IA 5 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| 240th Street | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| University Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 14
— 43.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on IA 3
62 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Bremer Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 218 Business
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Street Southwest
3
Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue Southwest
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 218 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 218 Business
5
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 183
Toward University Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork
333 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn straight onto University Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto University Avenue
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
University Avenue
10
Continue on University Avenue
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
University Avenue
11
Continue on Grundy Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grundy Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 20
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 20
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
15
Turn left onto IA 14
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
N Avenue
16
Turn right onto 210th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street
17
Turn sharp left onto County Road T37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road T37
18
Continue on M Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
M Avenue
19
Turn right onto IA 14; IA 175
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
240th Street
20
Turn left onto IA 14
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Sanford Avenue
21
Continue on IA 14
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North 3rd Avenue
22
Turn right onto IA 14
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Anson Street
23
Turn left onto IA 14
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Center Street
24
Continue on IA 14
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Reed Avenue
25
Continue on IA 14
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Continue on IA 14
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Reed Avenue
27
Continue on IA 14
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 14
28
Continue on IA 14
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 14
29
Continue on IA 14
21 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 14
30
Continue on IA 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroe Street
31
Continue on IA 14
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 14
32
Continue on IA 14
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Street
33
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
34
Merge onto IA 5; IA 92
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5; IA 92
35
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5
36
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IA 5
37
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
38
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
39
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 69.7 miles from Waverly, IA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 35m 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 41m
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 Waverly, 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 Waverly, IA
This is one driving day of about 139.3 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waverly, 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 43.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.7 mi from Waverly, IA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
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
$21.78 one way
$43.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.76 | $61.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.50 | $8.92 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Late night in Indiana on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 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
24 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 20m 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 Waverly, IA to Indiana, IA covers 139.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 69.7 miles from Waverly, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.78 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 139.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.8 miles (University Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Waverly, IA to Indiana, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Grundy Center along the way.
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