Trip from Winterset, 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 29m

Distance

60.7 mi

98 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 43m

10 AM

1h 34m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 42m

8 PM

1h 25m

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

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Winterset, IA

Tom Fisk

Indiana, IA

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Trip Overview

This 60.7-mile drive from Winterset, IA to Indiana, IA is a perfect 1-day road trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate along County Road G6R and State Highway 92, with a 34% share of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed driving experience suitable for a single day's adventure within the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
County Road G6R	18.7 mi	27m
Iowa Street	17.9 mi	22m
State Highway 92	14.4 mi	21m
IA 5	6.3 mi	9m
County Highway G76	2 mi	3m
South John Wayne Drive	1 mi	3m
1st Street	0.4 mi	<1m
West Grade Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: County Road G6R — 18.7 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Grade Street

124 ft · 10 sec · West Grade Street

Turn left onto South John Wayne Drive

1.0 mi · 3 min · South John Wayne Drive

Turn right onto IA 92

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 92

Continue on IA 92

19 mi · 27 min · County Road G6R

Continue on IA 92

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 92

Continue on IA 92

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 1st Street

Continue on IA 92

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 92

Continue on IA 92

18 mi · 22 min · Iowa Street

Take the exit onto IA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · IA 5

Turn right onto IA 5

5.8 mi · 8 min · IA 5

Turn sharp right 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

Where to Stop

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

city in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norwalk, IA

30 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.

Popular next leg

Norwalk, IA to Indiana, IA

47.1 mi · 1h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Norwalk, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pleasantville, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Winterset, 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South John Wayne Drive

Turn left onto South John Wayne Drive

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~3m in | IA 92 / State Highway 92

Turn right onto IA 92 / State Highway 92

Navigation decision point

52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | IA 5

Take the exit onto IA 5

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | IA 5

Turn right onto IA 5

Navigation decision point

58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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

$9.49 one way

$18.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$10.42	$20.84
premium	$4.89	$11.68	$23.36
diesel	$5.61	$13.40	$26.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.2	$6.37	$2.91
Efficient EV	15.2	$5.31	$2.43
EV Truck/SUV	24.3	$8.50	$3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Winterset, IA

Late night in Winterset on Sunday

Local time

1:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 22 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:35PM CDT until April 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:35PM CDT until April 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Indiana, IA

Late night in Indiana on Sunday

Local time

1:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Norwalk, IA

30 mi in

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

10 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

1h 29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road experiences. With 34% of the journey on highways, you'll encounter stretches that move along at a good pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 18.7 miles on County Road G6R, which provides a solid segment of consistent driving. This route isn't a monotonous interstate grind; expect a variety of road types as you make your way from Winterset to Indiana.

34% 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: 18.7 mi on County Road G6R.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 early in the drive near South John Wayne Drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Winterset, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 1h 29m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South John Wayne Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (IA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on County Road G6R. 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.

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 Winterset, IA to Indiana, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Winterset, IA

Indiana, IA

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 29m 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?

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