Origin
Sigourney, IA
Night in Sigourney on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sigourney, 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
1h 13m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sigourney, IA
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Indiana, IA
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Trip Overview
This 50.8-mile drive from Sigourney, IA to Indiana, IA is a straightforward 1 hour and 13-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip within the Midwest. You'll primarily travel on IA-92 and West Jackson Street, with about a third of your route on highways. At an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for a quick local excursion. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied but manageable experience, perfect for a spontaneous outing or a short leg of a larger trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A Avenue East | 17.8 mi | 22m |
| IA-92 | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| West Jackson Street | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| County Highway T17 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| IA 5 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
A Avenue East
— 17.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sigourney, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on East Washington Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto IA 149
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto IA 92
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West Jackson Street
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
5
Continue on IA 92
14 mi
·
20 min
·
IA-92
6
Continue on IA 92
18 mi
·
22 min
·
A Avenue East
7
Turn left onto CR T17
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Highway T17
8
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 5
9
Turn left onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
10
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
11
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Sigourney, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 149 / North Main Street
Turn right onto IA 149 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 92 / West Jackson Street
Turn left onto IA 92 / West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
CR T17 / County Highway T17
Turn left onto CR T17 / County Highway T17
Navigation decision point
4
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
IA 5
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
1h 13m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 32% of the journey utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.8 miles on A Avenue East, offering a period of consistent travel. As you move between Sigourney and Indiana, the road character will shift, blending faster highway sections with more local road navigation. This variety keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding, providing a good sense of Iowa's varied landscape.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on A Avenue East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IA 149 / North Main Street.
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 13m drive. You will face about 6 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 (IA 149 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 92 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft
701 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
157 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~50.8 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on A Avenue East. 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 (IA 149 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 92 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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