This 115-mile drive from West Liberty, IA to Indiana, IA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes of driving time, with an estimated fuel cost of $18. The route primarily utilizes State Highway 22 and IA-92, offering a familiar Midwest driving experience. With only one recommended stop, this trip is ideal for those seeking a quick and efficient transit between these two Iowa locations. You'll spend about 64% of your time on highways, making it a predictable and relatively fast option.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from West Liberty, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 22
33.6 mi
49m
A Avenue East
17.8 mi
22m
IA-92
13.8 mi
20m
State Highway 149
11.1 mi
15m
East Jackson Street
8.4 mi
11m
Highway 22
7.4 mi
10m
County Highway T17
6.5 mi
11m
State Highway 70
5.5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 22
— 33.6 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on CR F62
0.2 mi·18 sec·West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto IA 70
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Columbus Street
3
Turn left onto IA 70
0.2 mi·17 sec·East A Street
4
Turn straight onto IA 70
0.4 mi·34 sec·South Park Avenue
5
Turn straight onto IA 70
5.5 mi·8 min·State Highway 70
6
Turn right onto IA 22; IA 70
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 22
7
Continue on IA 22; IA 70
0.2 mi·18 sec·Ijem Avenue
8
Continue on IA 22
3.3 mi·4 min·State Highway 22
9
Continue on IA 22
7.4 mi·10 min·Highway 22
10
Continue on IA 22
3.4 mi·4 min·State Highway 22
11
Continue on IA 22
0.5 mi·43 sec·East Hickory Street
12
Turn straight onto IA 22
0.8 mi·1 min·East 1st Street
13
Continue on IA 22
5.2 mi·7 min·State Highway 22
14
Continue on IA 22
1.6 mi·2 min·East Avenue
15
Continue on IA 22
6.2 mi·9 min·State Highway 22
16
Continue on IA 22
0.8 mi·1 min·6th Street Northeast
17
Continue on IA 22
13 mi·18 min·State Highway 22
18
Continue on IA 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
19
Continue on IA 22; IA 149
11 mi·15 min·State Highway 149
20
Turn right onto IA 92; IA 149
0.5 mi·40 sec·State Highway 92
21
Continue on IA 92; IA 149
8.4 mi·11 min·East Jackson Street
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·42 sec
23
Continue on IA 92
14 mi·20 min·IA-92
24
Continue on IA 92
18 mi·22 min·A Avenue East
25
Turn left onto CR T17
6.5 mi·11 min·County Highway T17
26
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
2.3 mi·3 min·IA 5
27
Turn left onto CR G76
0.2 mi·24 sec·County Highway G76
28
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi·3 min·County Highway G76
29
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Given the short 2 hour and 45 minute duration, this 115-mile trip offers great flexibility for departure times. With a fuel cost of around $18, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent fill-ups, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch without a stop is 33.6 miles on State Highway 22, so consider a brief pause before or after this segment if you prefer more frequent breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, and since this is a single-day route, you can depart whenever it's most convenient for you.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from West Liberty, IA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 West Liberty, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Liberty, IA
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from West Liberty, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 22 for about 33.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First break
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
$10 to $20
Lone Tree, Iowa
+13196299023
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 104.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|IA 70 / North Columbus Street
Turn right onto IA 70 / North Columbus Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|IA 70 / East A Street
Turn left onto IA 70 / East A Street
Navigation decision point
4
63.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|IA 92; IA 149 / State Highway 92
Turn right onto IA 92; IA 149 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
4
72.1 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|CR T17 / County Highway T17
Turn left onto CR T17 / County Highway T17
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.98 one way
$35.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.74
$39.48
premium
$4.89
$22.13
$44.26
diesel
$5.61
$25.39
$50.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
110 S D Street
Oskaloosa, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
CHARGELAB: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.08
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.06
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.10
$7.36
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 20, 2026
Origin
West Liberty, IA
Late night
in West Liberty on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Indiana, IA
Late night
in Indiana on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Riverside, IA
58 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
2 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
2h 45m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 115-mile trip, with 64% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll navigate segments of State Highway 22, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.6 miles, and also see time on IA-92 and A Avenue East. The road profile suggests a consistent driving experience, largely free from complex turns or significant changes in speed. This route is designed for steady progress, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on State Highway 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and A Avenue East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IA 70 / North Columbus Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 45m 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: at 0.2 miles (IA 70 / North Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (IA 70 / East A Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.2 miles (IA 92; IA 149 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 115 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on State Highway 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IA 70 / North Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (IA 70 / East A Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.2 miles (IA 92; IA 149 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indiana, IA before heading back.
