State Center, IA to Indiana, IA is 65.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via State Highway 14 and IA 5, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily through Iowa's Midwest landscape. You'll be on the road for less than two hours, making it an easy journey to fit into your schedule. With a highway share of 62%, expect a good portion of the drive to be on faster roads. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, efficient transfer between these two Iowa points without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from State Center, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 14
33.2 mi
49m
Hart Avenue
10.1 mi
15m
IA 5
7.5 mi
11m
Lincoln Highway
3.5 mi
4m
County S62 North
2.9 mi
5m
North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi
3m
County Highway G76
2 mi
3m
County F17
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 14
— 33.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State Center, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on East Main Street
12 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
0.2 mi·25 sec·1st Avenue South
3
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
0.2 mi·23 sec·4th Street Southwest
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi·43 sec·3rd Avenue Southwest
5
Turn left onto US 30
3.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Highway
6
Turn right onto S62
10 mi·15 min·Hart Avenue
7
Continue on County S62 North
2.9 mi·5 min·County S62 North
8
Turn left onto CR F17
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway F 17 West
9
Continue on CR F17
1.0 mi·1 min·County F17
10
Turn right onto IA 14
21 mi·30 min·State Highway 14
11
Continue on IA 14
1.0 mi·1 min·Monroe Street
12
Continue on IA 14
13 mi·18 min·State Highway 14
13
Continue on IA 14
2.3 mi·3 min·North Lincoln Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
15
Merge onto IA 5; IA 92
1.2 mi·1 min·IA 5; IA 92
16
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi·1 min·IA 5
17
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi·8 min·IA 5
18
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi·24 sec·County Highway G76
19
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi·3 min·County Highway G76
20
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just 1 hour and 40 minutes, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan your fuel and rest breaks before you leave State Center, IA, or upon arrival in Indiana, IA. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before setting off to avoid any mid-route stops. Watching your fuel gauge will be your primary consideration, as there are no intermediate stops factored into this efficient trip.
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 32.8 miles from State Center, IA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 50m 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 24m
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 State Center, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from State Center, IA
This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from State Center, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 14 for about 33.2 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.6 — 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|1st Avenue South
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|4th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip|~5m in|S62 / Hart Avenue
Turn right onto S62 / Hart Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
63.6 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.28
$22.56
premium
$4.89
$12.64
$25.29
diesel
$5.61
$14.51
$29.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.15
Efficient EV
16.4
0
$5.75
$2.63
EV Truck/SUV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
State Center, IA
Late night
in State Center on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Indiana, IA
Late night
in Indiana on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Monroe, IA
33 mi in
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
22 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 40m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the journey utilizing faster roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 33.2 miles on State Highway 14, offering a good chance to settle into a rhythm. The route incorporates State Highway 14, Hart Avenue, and IA 5, suggesting a mix of well-maintained state highways and potentially some faster arterial roads. Expect a consistent driving experience, largely free of complex turns or urban congestion, making it a predictable and smooth ride.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on State Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 14 and Hart Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Avenue South.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 11 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 (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (4th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 33.2 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: near the start (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (4th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indiana, IA before heading back.
