Flagstaff to Indianola: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1067 miles 1717.2 km · straight line
1280.4 miles estimated 2060.6 km · driving distance
25h 45min estimated drive time
$123 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Indianola?

The distance from Flagstaff to Indianola is 1067 miles (1717.2 km) as the crow flies. Indianola is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1280.4 miles, taking about 25h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Indianola in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Indianola. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Flagstaff to Indianola

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 45min $123 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 54min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~33h 29min $154–$448* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Indianola

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Indianola
41.36°N, 93.56°W
America/Chicago
295m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients