This 107.9-mile journey from Winfield, IA to Indiana, IA is a straightforward, one-day trip that will take about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily using US 34 and US 63, the drive is focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting between these two Midwest locations. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. You won't need to break this up with an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your schedule. The general feel is that of a practical, no-fuss drive through familiar territory.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54 miles from Winfield, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 107.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this route, with 73% of your time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59.7 miles along US 34, offering a sustained period of consistent travel. You'll navigate using major arteries like US 34 and US 63, interspersed with sections of 310th Street. This combination suggests a rhythm of steady progress with potential for brief transitions onto local roads, but the overall character remains one of efficient movement.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and 310th Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Locust Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.2 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Locust Street
Turn right onto South Locust Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.2 mi into trip|~19m in|US 218 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 45
5
98.1 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|CR G71 / 2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR G71 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
98.2 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|CR G71 / West Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR G71 / West Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 34
59.7 mi
1h 8m
310th Street
12 mi
21m
US 63
10.1 mi
11m
Avenue of the Saints
8.5 mi
9m
State Highway 78
5.2 mi
7m
County Road G71
4.6 mi
8m
IA 5
2.9 mi
4m
County Highway G76
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 59.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi·49 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto South Locust Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·South Locust Street
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
4
Turn straight onto IA 78
5.2 mi·7 min·State Highway 78
5
Turn left onto US 218; IA 27
8.5 mi·9 min·Avenue of the Saints
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business
0.5 mi·38 sec·US 218 Business
Exit 45
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
8
Merge onto US 34; IA 163
60 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 34; IA 163
9
Continue on US 63; IA 163
10 mi·11 min·US 63; IA 163
10
Turn left onto CR G71
12 mi·21 min·310th Street
11
Continue on CR G71
0.5 mi·51 sec·County Highway G71
12
Continue on CR G71
0.4 mi·41 sec·5th Street
13
Turn right onto Merrill Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Merrill Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR G71
0.1 mi·15 sec·2nd Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto CR G71
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Street
16
Continue on CR G71
4.6 mi·8 min·County Road G71
17
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
2.9 mi·4 min·IA 5
18
Turn left onto CR G76
0.2 mi·24 sec·County Highway G76
19
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi·3 min·County Highway G76
20
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to maximize daylight. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially with a $17 estimated fuel cost. The longest stretch is nearly 60 miles, so plan for a comfortable break beforehand if needed. A specific tip for this route: be aware that US 34 will be your primary artery for a significant portion, so familiarize yourself with its conditions before you depart.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Winfield, IA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
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 Winfield, 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 Winfield, IA
This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Winfield, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 34 for about 59.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Winfield, IA
· 1h 5m into the drive
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 38.5
Fairfield, Iowa
Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm
+16414722277
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.87 one way
$33.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.52
$37.04
premium
$4.89
$20.76
$41.53
diesel
$5.61
$23.82
$47.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.33
$5.18
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.44
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.11
$6.91
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Winfield, IA
Morning
in Winfield on Saturday
Local time
9:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Indiana, IA
Morning
in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
9:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Fairfield, IA
54 mi in
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
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
2h 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 Winfield, IA to Indiana, IA covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 34, 310th Street, US 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 miles from Winfield, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.87 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.2 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Winfield, IA to Indiana, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
