Origin
Jesup, IA
Late night in Jesup on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jesup, IA to Indiana, 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
3h 21m
Distance
142.4 mi
229 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jesup, IA
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Indiana, IA
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Trip Overview
Jesup, IA to Indiana, IA is 142.4 miles and takes about 3 hours 21 minutes via State Highway 14 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest to Midwest journey covers 142.4 miles across Iowa. With 43% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster travel and local roads. The recommended one-day duration means you can easily complete this trip within daylight hours, making it a straightforward option for a short getaway or a connection between points within the state. Plan for a budget of around $22 for fuel.
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
71.2 miles from Jesup, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 14 | 23.5 mi | 34m |
| J Avenue | 18 mi | 26m |
| I 80 | 17.7 mi | 18m |
| US 20 | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| 100th Street | 8 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| IA 5 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| South Hudson Road | 6.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 14
— 23.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR D22
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Street
3
Turn right onto V65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto US 20
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 20
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 63: Sergeant Road, Hudson
8
Turn left onto US 63
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Sergeant Road
9
Continue on US 63
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Hudson Road
10
Continue on US 63
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Q Avenue
11
Continue on US 63
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road D65
12
Continue on US 63
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto US 63
12 mi
·
17 min
·
J Avenue
14
Continue on US 63
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Road
15
Continue on US 63
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Harding Street
16
Turn left onto US 63
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 13th Street
17
Turn right onto US 63
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
18
Continue on US 63
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
J Avenue
19
Continue on US 63
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
100th Street
20
Turn right onto US 6
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
380th Avenue
21
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
6th Avenue
22
Turn left onto Penrose Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Penrose Street
23
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto IA 146
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
25
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
26
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 80
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
28
Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 14
29
Continue on IA 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroe Street
30
Continue on IA 14
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 14
31
Continue on IA 14
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Street
32
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
33
Merge onto IA 5; IA 92
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5; IA 92
34
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5
35
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IA 5
36
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
37
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
38
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 21 minute duration, this trip is comfortably a same-day adventure, so you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. You'll encounter one planned stop, likely a good point to break up the 142.4 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 23.5-mile stretch on State Highway 14, as services might be less frequent than on the interstate. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it’s an affordable journey, so consider leaving mid-morning to maximize daylight and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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 71.2 miles from Jesup, IA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 40m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jesup, 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 Jesup, IA
This is one driving day of about 142.4 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Jesup, 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 23.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Jesup, 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
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 140.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR D22 / South Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR D22 / South Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 63: Sergeant Road, Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63: Sergeant Road, Hudson
5
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
5
140.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
|
CR G76 / County Highway G76
Turn sharp right onto CR G76 / County Highway G76
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.26 one way
$44.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.44 | $48.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.40 | $54.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.94 | $9.11 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Indiana, IA
Late night in Indiana on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live 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
2 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
3h 21m 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 drive experience, with 43% of the total distance on highways like I 80. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 23.5 miles on State Highway 14, offering a more continuous, potentially scenic, drive. The transition between State Highway 14, J Avenue, and the interstate means the character of the road will shift, offering both faster travel sections and more local road driving. Expect varying speeds and road conditions as you make your way across Iowa.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on State Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR D22 / South Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.4 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR D22 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jesup, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Hudson and Monroe.
Hudson
19.9 mi in
|
~24m
Monroe
105.3 mi in
|
~2h 24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 142.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on State Highway 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Indiana, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR D22 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Indiana, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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