Origin
Norwalk, IA
Late night in Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwalk, 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
1h 1m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwalk, IA
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Indiana, IA
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Trip Overview
Norwalk, IA to Indiana, IA is 47.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via IA 5 and Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Iowa, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on main roads, making it a good option if you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extensive exploration. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive meal planning for this specific journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 5 | 36 mi | 44m |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road G14 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| County Road R63 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 5
— 36 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR G14
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
3
Continue on County Road G14
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road G14
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR R63
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road R63
5
Continue on CR R63
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest 9th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge onto IA 5
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
8
Take the exit onto IA 5
19 mi
·
22 min
·
IA 5
Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
9
Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92
11 mi
·
11 min
·
IA 5; IA 92
10
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5
11
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IA 5
12
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
13
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
14
Arrive at destination
CR G76
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Norwalk, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR G14 / North Avenue
Turn left onto CR G14 / North Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR R63 / County Road R63
At end of road, turn left onto CR R63 / County Road R63
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
IA 5
Take the exit onto IA 5 toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$7.36 one way
$14.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
NW 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:33AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
61°F
Pleasantville, IA
24 mi in
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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the journey on main roads like IA 5 and Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including the longest continuous segment of 36 miles on IA 5. Expect a fairly direct and efficient travel experience, with minimal time spent on slower, winding local roads. The character of the drive remains fairly consistent, prioritizing forward momentum on well-maintained highways.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on IA 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 5 and Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR G14 / North Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR G14 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CR R63 / County Road R63): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on IA 5. 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: near the start (CR G14 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CR R63 / County Road R63): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: 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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