Origin
Indiana, IA
Late night in Indiana on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indiana, IA to Oskaloosa, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Oskaloosa, IA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Indiana to Oskaloosa, Iowa, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey spanning 27.1 miles. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route will primarily follow County Highway G76 and County Highway T17 through the heart of the Midwest. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is a highly economical excursion for anyone exploring this part of the state. Because the entire drive is localized, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 92 | 16.3 mi | 20m |
| County Highway T17 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| IA 5 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
IA 92
— 16.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Oskaloosa, 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
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 5
4
Turn left onto CR T17
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Highway T17
5
Turn right onto IA 92
16 mi
·
20 min
·
IA 92
6
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 27.1 — 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
3
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR T17 / County Highway T17
Turn left onto CR T17 / County Highway T17
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IA 92
Turn right onto IA 92
Navigation decision point
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Oskaloosa, IA
Late night in Oskaloosa on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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
38m 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 trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a change of pace from standard interstate travel. You will notice that 0% of this route takes place on major highways, as your path relies entirely on county roads. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement, you should stay alert and ready for frequent turns. The personality of this drive is intimate and grounded, reflecting the quiet character of the regional landscape as you navigate from town to town.
69% 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: 16.3 mi on IA 92.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 92 and County Highway T17. 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 Oskaloosa, IA is easy. At 38m with 69% 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 4.3 miles (CR T17 / County Highway T17): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (IA 92): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Oskaloosa, IA
Full guide →Oskaloosa is a small city in Mahaska County, Iowa. Oskaloosa is home to William Penn University, a private university, and Lake Keomah State Park which is four miles east of the city.
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 38m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on IA 92. 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 4.3 miles (CR T17 / County Highway T17): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (IA 92): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oskaloosa, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Oskaloosa, IA
Explore more options from Indiana, IA or browse trips ending in Oskaloosa, IA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IA road trips.