Origin
Indiana, IA
Morning in Indiana on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indiana, IA to Albia, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Albia, IA
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Trip Overview
Indiana, IA to Albia, IA is 21.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via IA 5, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward hop between two points in Iowa. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You’ll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so this is a practical drive with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 5 | 19.3 mi | 28m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Benton Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 5
— 19.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Albia, IA.
1
Start on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
2
Continue on CR G76
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
County Highway G76
3
Turn right onto IA 5
19 mi
·
28 min
·
IA 5
4
Turn left onto CR H35
356 ft
·
9 sec
·
Benton Avenue East
5
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 2nd Street
6
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IA 5
Turn right onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR H35 / Benton Avenue East
Turn left onto CR H35 / Benton Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Albia, IA
Morning in Albia on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your journey utilizing main roads like IA 5 and County Highway G76. You'll experience a longest stretch of 19.3 miles on IA 5, offering a consistent and uninterrupted driving experience. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of the trip, as you'll be on highway-quality roads for almost the entire 21.4 miles. The transition to Benton Avenue East as you approach Albia marks the final leg of this efficient journey.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on IA 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 5 and County Highway G76. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near IA 5.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Indiana, IA to Albia, IA is easy. At 32m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (CR H35 / Benton Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on IA 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (CR H35 / Benton Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albia, IA before heading back.
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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