Origin
Indiana, IA
Late night in Indiana on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indiana, IA to Osceola, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Osceola, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.9-mile drive from Indiana, IA to Osceola, IA is a quick trip, taking about 1 hour and 13 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed in a single day with no need for an overnight stay. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of it being on main roads like US 34 and State Highway 14. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $7 for this journey. Given both the origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you'll experience consistent regional scenery throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 34 | 23.2 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 14 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| County Highway G76 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Court Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Highway G76 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 23.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Osceola, IA.
1
Start on CR G76
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway G76
2
Continue on CR G76
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway G76
3
Turn left onto IA 14
16 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 14
4
Continue on IA 14
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
5
Turn right onto US 34 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Avenue
6
Continue on US 34 Business
316 ft
·
6 sec
·
Court Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 34
23 mi
·
34 min
·
US 34
8
Turn right onto US 69
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 69
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IA 14 / State Highway 14
Turn left onto IA 14 / State Highway 14
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 34 Business / Court Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 Business / Court Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
24.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 34
Turn right onto US 34
Navigation decision point
3
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 69 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 69 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Osceola, IA
Late night in Osceola on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 13m 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 drive is characterized by its highway-focused nature, with a substantial 81% of the journey utilizing main roads. You'll encounter stretches of efficient travel, including a significant 23.2-mile segment on US 34. While primarily on well-maintained highways, the route also incorporates State Highway 14 and County Highway G76, offering a slight variation in road type. The overall feel is one of steady progress rather than winding, scenic byways.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on US 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and State Highway 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near IA 14 / State Highway 14.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Indiana, IA to Osceola, IA is easy. At 1h 13m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (IA 14 / State Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 34 Business / Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (US 34): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Osceola, IA
Full guide →Osceola is a city in South Central Iowa.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on US 34. 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 6 miles (IA 14 / State Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 34 Business / Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (US 34): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Osceola, 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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