Origin
Prairie City, IA
Morning in Prairie City on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie City, IA to Indiana, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie City, IA
Charles Criscuolo
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie City, IA to Indiana, IA covers 34.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 14, IA 163, IA 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on State Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 14 | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| IA 163 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| IA 5 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| North Lincoln Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 163 (Bus) | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 14
— 12.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie City, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on East 5th Street
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn right onto IA 117
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South State Street
3
Turn left onto State Highway 163 (Bus)
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 163 (Bus)
4
At end of road, turn left onto IA 163
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
IA 163
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward IA 14: Monroe, Newton
6
Turn right onto IA 14
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 14
7
Continue on IA 14
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
9
Merge onto IA 5; IA 92
1.2 mi
·
1 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
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Prairie City, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.9 — 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
|
IA 117 / South State Street
Turn right onto IA 117 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Highway 163 (Bus)
Turn left onto State Highway 163 (Bus)
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IA 163
At end of road, turn left onto IA 163
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward IA 14: Monroe, Newton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 14: Monroe, Newton
5
32.9 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$5.46 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Indiana, IA
Morning in Indiana on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Knoxville, IA
17 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
20 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
51m 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?
34.9 mi in 51m, mostly highway — 12.1 mi of that is on State Highway 14.
85% 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: 12.1 mi on State Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 14 and IA 163. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IA 117 / South State Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IA 117 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (State Highway 163 (Bus)): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (IA 163): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Prairie City, IA to Indiana, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Newton along the way.
Newton
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on State Highway 14. 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 0.1 miles (IA 117 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (State Highway 163 (Bus)): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (IA 163): 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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