Trip from De Witt, IA to Indiana, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

185.2 mi

298 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 28m ★

6 AM

3h 41m

8 AM

4h 6m

10 AM

3h 50m

12 PM

3h 47m

3 PM

3h 51m

5 PM

4h 5m

8 PM

3h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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De Witt, IA

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Indiana, IA

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Trip Overview

De Witt, IA to Indiana, IA is 185.2 miles and takes about 3h 40m via US 61 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Iowa, traversing the familiar Midwest landscape. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. If you're looking for a simple, efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss, this route fits the bill.

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

92.6 miles from De Witt, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 61	83.7 mi	1h 32m
I 80	61.3 mi	1h 5m
State Highway 14	23.5 mi	34m
IA 5	7.5 mi	11m
North Lincoln Street	2.3 mi	3m
County Highway G76	2 mi	3m
US 30	1.8 mi	2m
6th Avenue	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 61 — 83.7 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Witt, IA and Indiana, IA.

Start on 8th Street

215 ft · 12 sec · 8th Street

Turn left onto 6th Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto US 30

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 30

Merge onto US 61

14 mi · 16 min · US 61

Take the exit onto US 61

70 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US 61

Continue on I 80

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

Turn left onto State Highway 14

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

Continue on IA 14

1.0 mi · 1 min · Monroe Street

Continue on IA 14

13 mi · 18 min · State Highway 14

Continue on IA 14

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto IA 5; IA 92

1.2 mi · 1 min · IA 5; IA 92

Take the exit onto IA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · IA 5

Turn right onto IA 5

5.8 mi · 8 min · IA 5

Turn sharp right onto CR G76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · County Highway G76

Continue on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

Arrive at destination

CR G76

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 3h 40m, this is comfortably a one-day trip from De Witt to Indiana, IA. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $29, you won't need to worry much about extensive planning. Keep an eye out for the transition between US 61 and I 80, as this is where the driving character shifts slightly. It's a good idea to top off your fuel before leaving De Witt to ensure you have plenty for the 83.7-mile stretch on US 61.

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 92.6 miles from De Witt, IA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 41 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.6 miles or 1h 45m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving De Witt, 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 De Witt, IA

This is one driving day of about 185.2 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from De Witt, 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 US 61 for about 83.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vinton, IA

93 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

Tipton, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Liberty, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from De Witt, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 61 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Landmark Grill & Grind - Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williamsburg, Iowa

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 51m in / 1h 50m to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13196682209

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Los Agaves Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iowa City, Iowa

0.5 mi

Midtown Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iowa City, Iowa

2 mi

Landmark Grill & Grind - Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Williamsburg, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13196682209

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Grinnell, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Walcott, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+31880109500

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+31880109500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 183.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 6th Avenue

Turn left onto 6th Avenue

Navigation decision point

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 30

Merge onto US 30

Merge point - match speed before joining

148.2 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

183.2 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | CR G76 / County Highway G76

Turn sharp right onto CR G76 / County Highway G76

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.95 one way

$57.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.79	$63.58
premium	$4.89	$35.64	$71.28
diesel	$5.61	$40.89	$81.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.6	$19.45	$8.89
Efficient EV	46.3	$16.21	$7.41
EV Truck/SUV	74.1	$25.93	$11.85

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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 20, 2026

Origin

De Witt, IA

Late night in De Witt on Tuesday

Local time

3:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indiana, IA

Late night in Indiana on Tuesday

Local time

3:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Vinton, IA

93 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

16 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 40m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this 185.2-mile trip, with 96% of it spent on major roads like US 61 and I 80. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 83.7 miles along US 61, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. This route mainly consists of efficient interstate travel, punctuated by segments on State Highway 14. You'll find the driving experience to be direct and purposeful, with minimal distractions.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 83.7 mi on US 61.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and I 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 6th Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 12 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 (6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.

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 De Witt, IA to Indiana, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.

Monroe

148.2 mi in | ~2h 44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 185.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.7 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Indiana, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Trip from De Witt, IA to Indiana, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Landmark Grill & Grind - Restaurant

Landmark Grill & Grind - Restaurant

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

Midtown Family Restaurant

Oasis Falafel (Iowa City)

Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge

Baroncini Ristorante Italiano and Pizza

SAIGON'S CORNER Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Szechuan House

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargeLab Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

De Witt, IA

Indiana, IA

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 40m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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