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Trip from Washington, 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 56m

Distance

79.6 mi

128 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Washington, IA

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Indiana, IA

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Trip Overview

This 79.6-mile drive from Washington, Iowa, to Indiana, Iowa, will take you about 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes State Highway 92 and A Avenue East, with a 54% share of highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this is an economical journey. You won't find any designated stops on this route, so plan your breaks accordingly. It's a straightforward drive that allows for flexibility in your schedule, whether you're heading out early or departing mid-morning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.8 miles from Washington, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 92 24.7 mi 36m
A Avenue East 17.8 mi 22m
IA-92 13.8 mi 20m
East Jackson Street 8.4 mi 11m
County Highway T17 6.5 mi 11m
IA 5 2.3 mi 3m
County Highway G76 2 mi 3m
IA 1 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: State Highway 92 — 24.7 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington, IA and Indiana, IA.

1

Start on South Marion Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Marion Avenue
2

Turn left onto West 5th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street
3

Turn right onto IA 1; IA 92

2.0 mi · 2 min · IA 1; IA 92
4

Turn left onto IA 92

25 mi · 36 min · State Highway 92
5

Continue on IA 92; IA 149

8.4 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
7

Continue on IA 92

14 mi · 20 min · IA-92
8

Continue on IA 92

18 mi · 22 min · A Avenue East
9

Turn left onto CR T17

6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway T17
10

At end of road, turn right onto IA 5

2.3 mi · 3 min · IA 5
11

Turn left onto CR G76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · County Highway G76
12

Continue on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
13

Arrive at destination

CR G76

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 56-minute duration for this 79.6-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the late morning to avoid any potential early rush hour traffic, though it's unlikely to be a significant issue. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, filling up before you leave Washington, Iowa, should be sufficient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 24.7-mile stretch on State Highway 92 where services might be less frequent. Since there are no official stops, pack snacks and drinks to ensure comfort throughout the drive.

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 39.8 miles from Washington, IA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 18 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.8 miles or 58m 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 36m

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 Washington, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Washington, IA

This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Washington, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 92 for about 24.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oskaloosa, IA

40 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

Sigourney, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oskaloosa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Washington, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Café Dodici

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washington, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 5–8 pm

+13196534012

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Frontier Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Washington, Iowa

0.1 mi

Panda Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washington, Iowa

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Smokey Row Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.2

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16416761600

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Café Dodici

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Washington, Iowa

Hours: 5–8 pm

+13196534012

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Frontier Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Washington, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13196536539

Panda Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Washington, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13196536888

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Sigourney Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.4

Sigourney, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16412248096

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Barn Wired

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.4

Sigourney, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16416229912

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The Homestyle Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.2

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Hours: 5 am–1:30 pm

+16416735306

Visit website

Spirit Cafe - Special needs work program

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.2

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+16416769528

Visit website

Smokey Row Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.2

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16416761600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 75.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | West 5th Street

Turn left onto West 5th Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | IA 92 / State Highway 92

Turn left onto IA 92 / State Highway 92

Navigation decision point

4
36.7 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | CR T17 / County Highway T17

Turn left onto CR T17 / County Highway T17

Navigation decision point

4
75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | IA 5

At end of road, turn right onto IA 5

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.44 one way

$24.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.66 $27.33
premium $4.89 $15.32 $30.64
diesel $5.61 $17.57 $35.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82
Efficient EV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18
EV Truck/SUV 31.8 0 $11.14 $5.09

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Washington, IA

Late night in Washington on Sunday

Local time

2:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indiana, IA

Late night in Indiana on Sunday

Local time

2:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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 56m 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 driving experience on this 79.6-mile journey, with 54% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles along State Highway 92, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The road character shifts between highway speeds and more local road conditions as you travel. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a blend that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding. You'll feel the transition from faster-paced driving to more community-focused roads as you get closer to your destination.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on State Highway 92.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West 5th Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Washington, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 1h 56m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 79.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on State Highway 92. 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 0.3 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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