Indiana, IA to Guttenberg, IA is 212.2 miles and takes about 4h 30m via I 80 and US 151, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Iowa, traversing the Midwest region. With 87% of the drive on highways, it's a predominantly high-speed cruise. This is a straightforward, single-day trip ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.1 miles from Indiana, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
81.4 mi
1h 27m
US 151
25.2 mi
29m
State Highway 14
23.3 mi
34m
State Highway 1
15.5 mi
21m
State Highway 136
13.1 mi
17m
South Andres Street
12.4 mi
16m
Highway 1 Northeast
10.7 mi
14m
IA 5
7.6 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 81.4 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,008 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,415
Quietest
2 AM
~146 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Guttenberg, IA.
1
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
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 14
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
11
Merge onto I 80
81 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 80
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
13
Turn left onto IA 1
0.7 mi·1 min·North Dodge Street
14
Continue on IA 1
7.5 mi·10 min·Highway 1 Northeast
15
Continue on IA 1
1.4 mi·2 min·South Market Street
16
Continue on IA 1
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 1 Northeast
17
Continue on IA 1
5.3 mi·7 min·State Highway 1
18
Enter roundabout onto IA 1
132 ft·5 sec·State Highway 1
19
Continue on IA 1
0.1 mi·18 sec·State Highway 1
20
Continue on IA 1
1.5 mi·2 min·1st Avenue South
21
Continue on IA 1
10 mi·13 min·State Highway 1
22
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
23
Merge onto US 151
25 mi·29 min·US 151
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
25
Turn left onto IA 136
8.6 mi·11 min·State Highway 136
26
Continue on IA 136
0.7 mi·1 min·1st Street South
27
Continue on IA 136
4.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 136
28
Continue on IA 136
1.2 mi·1 min·9th Street Southeast
29
Continue on US 52
0.2 mi·16 sec·11th Street Southeast
30
Continue on US 52
0.7 mi·1 min·11th Street Northeast
31
Continue on US 52
3.7 mi·5 min·US 52
32
Continue on US 52
0.6 mi·49 sec·Columbus Street
33
Continue on US 52
3.9 mi·5 min·US 52
34
Continue on US 52
12 mi·16 min·South Andres Street
35
Continue on US 52
1.1 mi·2 min·South 5th Street
36
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
37
Turn left
77 ft·5 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4.5-hour drive time, leaving Indiana, IA in the morning allows ample time to reach Guttenberg, IA before evening. You'll encounter only one suggested stop, but with a drive this manageable, you can be flexible. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $38, and plan to fuel up before you leave or at your single stop. The longest stretch without a major exit is 81.4 miles on I 80, so ensure you're prepared for that segment.
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 106.1 miles from Indiana, IA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 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 47 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.1 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guttenberg, 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 212.2 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 I 80 for about 81.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 212.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
118.3 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
5
136.7 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|IA 1 / State Highway 1
Enter roundabout onto IA 1 / State Highway 1
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
212.2 mi into trip|~4h 30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.28 one way
$70.56 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$38.43
$76.86
premium
$5.18
$43.30
$86.60
diesel
$5.35
$44.70
$89.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.7
0
$22.28
$10.19
Efficient EV
53.1
0
$18.57
$8.49
EV Truck/SUV
84.9
1
$29.71
$13.58
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Indiana, IA
Afternoon
in Indiana on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Guttenberg, IA
Afternoon
in Guttenberg on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SE 7 mph24% chanceLive 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
7 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings o...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 212.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 87% of this 212.2-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a major highway is 81.4 miles along I 80. Expect to transition from the interstate to US 151, and then to State Highway 14, which will likely feel like a change to more rural cruising as you approach your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.4 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 151. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near IA 5.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 118.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Indiana is a state in the heart of the Midwest region of the United States. Indiana is more than a fly-over state with one large metropolitan area, rural farmland, and cozy college towns.
Top landmarks
•Wyandotte Caves — park and its caverns in southern Indiana
•Eskenazi Museum of Art — museum at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana
•Miller House and Garden — historic home in Columbus, Indiana
The longest stretch is about 81.4 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 118.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Effigy Mounds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Guttenberg, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
