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Trip from Mount Pleasant, IA to Indiana, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

92.2 mi

148 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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Mount Pleasant, IA

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Trip Overview

Connecting Mount Pleasant to Indiana, Iowa, this 92.2-mile journey is a straightforward Midwest drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this trip works perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance, making it a very cost-effective route. The path primarily utilizes US 34, 310th Street, and US 63 to get you to your destination efficiently. If you are looking for a practical, no-fuss way to navigate between these two Iowa points, this trip is an excellent choice.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.1 miles from Mount Pleasant, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 34 54.5 mi 1h 2m
310th Street 12 mi 21m
US 63 10.1 mi 11m
County Road G71 4.6 mi 8m
IA 5 2.9 mi 4m
235th Street 2.4 mi 3m
County Highway G76 2 mi 3m
West Washington Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 34 — 54.5 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South White Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South White Street
2

Turn left onto US 34 Business

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
3

Continue on US 34 Business

2.4 mi · 3 min · 235th Street
4

Take the ramp onto US 34 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 34 Business
Toward US 34, IA 163 West: Fairfield, Ottumwa
5

Merge onto US 34; IA 163

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 34; IA 163
6

Continue on US 63; IA 163

10 mi · 11 min · US 63; IA 163
7

Turn left onto CR G71

12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street
8

Continue on CR G71

0.5 mi · 51 sec · County Highway G71
9

Continue on CR G71

0.4 mi · 41 sec · 5th Street
10

Turn right onto Merrill Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Merrill Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto CR G71

0.1 mi · 15 sec · 2nd Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto CR G71

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Street
13

Continue on CR G71

4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71
14

At end of road, turn right onto IA 5

2.9 mi · 4 min · IA 5
15

Turn left onto CR G76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · County Highway G76
16

Continue on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
17

Arrive at destination

CR G76

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving in the morning will help you avoid any potential midday traffic. You will not need to plan for formal stops, as the 2-hour duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before setting out to ensure you stay within your $14 budget for the trip. Given that the longest stretch of 54.5 miles occurs on US 34, ensure your vehicle is ready for a sustained period of highway speeds. Embracing the direct nature of this route allows you to reach Indiana, Iowa, with minimal stress or complex planning.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.1 miles from Mount Pleasant, IA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

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 Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, IA

This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Mount Pleasant, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 34 for about 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Ottumwa, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ottumwa, IA

46 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

Fairfield, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ottumwa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+13193858520

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Green Gourmet Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, Iowa

2.3 mi

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+13193858520

Visit website

Green Gourmet Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.7

Fairfield, Iowa

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+16414722277

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 0.2 and 87.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 34 Business / West Washington Street

Turn left onto US 34 Business / West Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 34 Business

Take the ramp onto US 34 Business toward US 34, IA 163 West: Fairfield, Ottumwa

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 34, IA 163 West: Fairfield, Ottumwa
5
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | CR G71 / 2nd Street

At end of road, turn left onto CR G71 / 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
82.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | CR G71 / West Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR G71 / West Street

Navigation decision point

4
87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | IA 5

At end of road, turn right onto IA 5

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.41 one way

$28.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.83 $31.65
premium $4.89 $17.74 $35.49
diesel $5.61 $20.36 $40.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.7 0 $9.68 $4.43
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.07 $3.69
EV Truck/SUV 36.9 0 $12.91 $5.90

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 17, 2026

Origin

Mount Pleasant, IA

Night in Mount Pleasant on Saturday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indiana, IA

Night in Indiana on Saturday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 22 mph 88% chance 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

7 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

2h 2m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 74% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. The drive features a significant 54.5-mile uninterrupted stretch along US 34, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm early on. As you transition from the main highway onto 310th Street and US 63, the pace shifts from high-speed transit to more localized travel. While the route is largely functional, the variation between the long highway segments and the final road stretches keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. You will find that the road provides a consistent, reliable surface throughout the entire 92.2-mile trek.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.5 mi on US 34.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and 310th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 34 Business / West Washington Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mount Pleasant, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 2h 2m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 34 Business / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 34 Business): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.3 miles (CR G71 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on US 34. 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 0.2 miles (US 34 Business / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 34 Business): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.3 miles (CR G71 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

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