Moville, IA to Indiana, IA is 237.6 miles and takes about 4h 39m via 220th Street and I 35, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Iowa, traversing the Midwest's familiar landscapes. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, suitable for a single-day excursion. The route is straightforward, with just one recommended stop, making it an efficient option for getting between these two points.
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
118.8 miles from Moville, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
220th Street
93.4 mi
1h 47m
I 35
54.7 mi
59m
IA 5
35.4 mi
42m
Highway 20
27.1 mi
32m
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi
12m
United States Highway 20
8.3 mi
10m
I 80
2.6 mi
2m
County Highway G76
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 93.4 mi, about 1h 47m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~965 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,423
Quietest
2 AM
~93 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
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 Moville, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
418 ft·18 sec·North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Jones Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Jones Street
3
Turn left onto IA 140
0.4 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
4
Turn left onto US 20
27 mi·32 min·Highway 20
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 20
8.3 mi·10 min·United States Highway 20
6
Continue on US 20
93 mi·1 hr 47 min·220th Street
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 35 South: Des Moines
8
Merge onto I 35
54 mi·59 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
0.2 mi·12 sec·I 35
Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·2 min
Exit 137AToward I 80 East: Davenport
11
Merge onto I 80
2.6 mi·2 min·I 80
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 141Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des MoinesUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 65
11 mi·12 min·Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
15
Continue on IA 5
19 mi·21 min·IA 5
16
Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92
11 mi·11 min·IA 5; IA 92
17
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi·1 min·IA 5
18
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi·8 min·IA 5
19
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi·24 sec·County Highway G76
20
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi·3 min·County Highway G76
21
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 39-minute drive time, starting your trip in Moville in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Indiana with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $36, you can plan for a relatively uninterrupted journey. Pay attention to the 93.4-mile stretch on 220th Street, as this is the longest segment without a major change in road type. It's wise to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on this longer section.
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 118.8 miles from Moville, IA, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.4 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 52 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.8 miles or 2h 19m 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 46m
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 Moville, 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 Moville, IA
This is one driving day of about 237.6 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Moville, 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 220th Street for about 93.4 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 188.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Jones Street
Turn right onto Jones Street
Navigation decision point
5
130.1 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
184.5 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35 toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council B...
5
184.7 mi into trip|~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Davenport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 137A
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
8
188.1 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 141
Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.09 one way
$70.18 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$38.74
$77.47
premium
$4.72
$44.12
$88.23
diesel
$4.80
$44.86
$89.73
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: 83.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.3
0
$24.95
$11.40
Efficient EV
59.4
0
$20.79
$9.50
EV Truck/SUV
95
1
$33.26
$15.21
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Moville, IA
Late night
in Moville on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NE 5 to 10 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:57AM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Indiana, IA
Late night
in Indiana on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 8 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:57AM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
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
4h 39m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 54% of the total mileage on highways. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving on 220th Street, covering 93.4 miles. The transition from the faster pace of I 35 to the more varied speeds and potential for local traffic on surface roads will be noticeable. This profile suggests a route that balances efficient travel with sections requiring more attention to your surroundings.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.4 mi on 220th Street.
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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Jones Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 237.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Jones Street): Navigation decision point; at 130.1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.5 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,347 ft824 ft
Total Climb
367 ft
Total Descent
622 ft
Highest Point
1,347 ft
~50.9 mi in
Elevation Range
523 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moville, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 237.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.4 miles on 220th Street. 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 0.1 miles (Jones Street): Navigation decision point; at 130.1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.5 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Indiana, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
