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Trip from Indiana, IA to Aplington, 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

2h 54m

Distance

109.9 mi

177 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

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

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Downtown Indiana, IA, IA

Indiana, IA

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Downtown Aplington, IA, IA

Aplington, IA

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Indiana, IA, to Aplington, IA, covers a distance of approximately 110 miles and is estimated to take just under 3 hours. This drive is easily manageable as a day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $17. You'll primarily navigate on State Highway 14 and Sanford Avenue, with a significant portion, 48%, on highways. The overall feel of the trip is a mixed drive, offering a straightforward transit within the Midwest region. Given its manageable length and cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a planned day of travel.

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

54.9 miles from Indiana, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 14 43.1 mi 1h 3m
Sanford Avenue 19.8 mi 27m
F Avenue 13 mi 28m
Reed Avenue 9 mi 13m
IA 5 7.6 mi 11m
South Center Street 2.8 mi 4m
South Lincoln Street 2.2 mi 3m
IA 57 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: State Highway 14 — 43.1 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
2

Continue on CR G76

0.2 mi · 26 sec · County Highway G76
3

Turn sharp left onto IA 5

6.1 mi · 9 min · IA 5
4

Take the ramp onto IA 5

1.5 mi · 1 min · IA 5
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
6

Turn right onto IA 14

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street
7

Continue on IA 14

13 mi · 18 min · State Highway 14
8

Continue on IA 14

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Monroe Street
9

Continue on IA 14

21 mi · 30 min · State Highway 14
10

Continue on IA 14

7.0 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
11

Continue on IA 14

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
12

Continue on IA 14

1.2 mi · 1 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on IA 14

0.5 mi · 43 sec · South Main Street
14

Continue on IA 14

7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on IA 14

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
16

Turn right onto IA 14

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Anson Street
17

Turn left onto IA 14

2.0 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue
18

Continue on IA 14

20 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue
19

Turn left onto IA 175

1.0 mi · 1 min · 240th Street
20

Turn right onto F Avenue

5.0 mi · 12 min · F Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on F Avenue

8.0 mi · 16 min · F Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto IA 57

2.2 mi · 3 min · IA 57
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Arrive at destination

IA 57

Trip Plan

For this 109.9-mile trip, leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon would be ideal, allowing ample daylight for your 2-hour and 54-minute drive. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and it's always wise to refuel before embarking on longer stretches, like the 43.1-mile segment on State Highway 14. Since this is a short, single-day trip, you can depart and arrive on the same day without needing an overnight stay.

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 54.9 miles from Indiana, IA, or about 1h 22m 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 24 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.9 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Indiana, 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 Indiana, IA

This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Indiana, 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.

city in and the county seat of Jasper County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, IA

55 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

Monroe, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gilman, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Indiana, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

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

Best meal stop · final third

Tremont on Main Restaurants and Inn

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshalltown, Iowa

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third · 1h 2m to go 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

+16417521234

Visit website

Tremont on Main Restaurants and Inn

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Marshalltown, Iowa

+16417521234

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.1 mi from route

Marshalltown, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 90.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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2 mi into trip | ~3m in | IA 5

Turn sharp left onto IA 5

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | IA 5

Take the ramp onto IA 5

Navigation decision point

4
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | IA 14 / East Anson Street

Turn right onto IA 14 / East Anson Street

Navigation decision point

4
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | IA 14 / South 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto IA 14 / South 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
90.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | IA 175 / 240th Street

Turn left onto IA 175 / 240th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.18 one way

$34.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.86 $37.73
premium $4.89 $21.15 $42.30
diesel $5.61 $24.26 $48.53

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: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33 0 $11.54 $5.28
Efficient EV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40
EV Truck/SUV 44 0 $15.39 $7.03

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 20, 2026

Origin

Indiana, IA

Late night in Indiana on Tuesday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aplington, IA

Late night in Aplington on Tuesday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Newton, IA

55 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

20 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

2h 54m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with nearly half of the journey, 48%, taking place on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 43.1 miles primarily on State Highway 14. The drive transitions between more open highway stretches and local road segments, indicated by its 'Mixed drive' profile. Expect a varied pace as you move from faster highway sections to slower local roads, keeping your attention engaged throughout the 2-hour and 54-minute travel time.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on State Highway 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Aplington, IA is easy. At 2h 54m with 48% 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): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 68.6 miles (IA 14 / East Anson Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 109.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.1 miles on State Highway 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: at 2 miles (IA 5): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 68.6 miles (IA 14 / East Anson Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aplington, 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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