Trip from Winfield, 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

2h 20m

Distance

107.9 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

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

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Winfield, IA

Sam McCool

Indiana, IA

Kelly

Trip Overview

This 107.9-mile journey from Winfield, IA to Indiana, IA is a straightforward, one-day trip that will take about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily using US 34 and US 63, the drive is focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting between these two Midwest locations. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. You won't need to break this up with an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your schedule. The general feel is that of a practical, no-fuss drive through familiar territory.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

54 miles from Winfield, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 34	59.7 mi	1h 8m
310th Street	12 mi	21m
US 63	10.1 mi	11m
Avenue of the Saints	8.5 mi	9m
State Highway 78	5.2 mi	7m
County Road G71	4.6 mi	8m
IA 5	2.9 mi	4m
County Highway G76	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 34 — 59.7 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 49 sec · this road

Turn right onto South Locust Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Locust Street

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Turn straight onto IA 78

5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 78

Turn left onto US 218; IA 27

8.5 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business

0.5 mi · 38 sec · US 218 Business

Exit 45

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Merge onto US 34; IA 163

60 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 34; IA 163

Continue on US 63; IA 163

10 mi · 11 min · US 63; IA 163

Turn left onto CR G71

12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street

Continue on CR G71

0.5 mi · 51 sec · County Highway G71

Continue on CR G71

0.4 mi · 41 sec · 5th Street

Turn right onto Merrill Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Merrill Street

At end of road, turn left onto CR G71

0.1 mi · 15 sec · 2nd Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR G71

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Street

Continue on CR G71

4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71

At end of road, turn right onto IA 5

2.9 mi · 4 min · IA 5

Turn left onto CR G76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · County Highway G76

Continue on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

Arrive at destination

CR G76

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to maximize daylight. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially with a $17 estimated fuel cost. The longest stretch is nearly 60 miles, so plan for a comfortable break beforehand if needed. A specific tip for this route: be aware that US 34 will be your primary artery for a significant portion, so familiarize yourself with its conditions before you depart.

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 54 miles from Winfield, IA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Winfield, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Winfield, IA

This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Winfield, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 34 for about 59.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairfield, IA

54 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

Trenton, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ottumwa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 miles from Winfield, 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

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Iowa

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.4

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+13193858520

Visit website

Green Gourmet Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, Iowa

1.8 mi

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.4

Mt Pleasant, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+13193858520

Visit website

Green Gourmet Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.5

Fairfield, Iowa

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+16414722277

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 98.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Locust Street

Turn right onto South Locust Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

14.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 218 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 45

98.1 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | CR G71 / 2nd Street

At end of road, turn left onto CR G71 / 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

98.2 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | CR G71 / West Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR G71 / West Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.87 one way

$33.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$18.52	$37.04
premium	$4.89	$20.76	$41.53
diesel	$5.61	$23.82	$47.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.4	$11.33	$5.18
Efficient EV	27	$9.44	$4.32
EV Truck/SUV	43.2	$15.11	$6.91

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

Winfield, IA

Night in Winfield on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indiana, IA

Night in Indiana on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Fairfield, IA

54 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

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

2h 20m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this route, with 73% of your time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59.7 miles along US 34, offering a sustained period of consistent travel. You'll navigate using major arteries like US 34 and US 63, interspersed with sections of 310th Street. This combination suggests a rhythm of steady progress with potential for brief transitions onto local roads, but the overall character remains one of efficient movement.

73% 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: 59.7 mi on US 34.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and 310th Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Locust Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.2 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 107.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.7 miles on US 34. 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.

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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Trip from Winfield, IA to Indiana, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Pad Thai Restaurant

Pad Thai Restaurant

Green Gourmet Restaurant

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Winfield, IA

Indiana, IA

Same local time

21 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 20m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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