Origin
Columbus Junction, IA
Afternoon in Columbus Junction on Friday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus Junction, IA to Newport, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus Junction, IA
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Newport, IA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus Junction, IA to Newport, IA covers 21.7 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, State Highway 92, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 21.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and State Highway 92. The longest continuous stretch is about 13 miles on US 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and State Highway 92. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IA 92 / State Highway 92.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus Junction, IA to Newport, IA is easy. At 28m with 97% 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 (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 92 / State Highway 92
Turn left onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward US 61 south: Burlington
Navigation decision point
Toward US 61 south: Burlington
3
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 61
Merge onto US 61
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 13 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 92 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eastern Access Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Junction, IA and Newport, IA.
1
Start on Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Continue on Eastern Access Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Eastern Access Road
3
Turn left onto IA 92
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 92
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 61 south: Burlington
5
Merge onto US 61
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 61
6
Arrive at destination
US 61
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Newport, IA
Afternoon in Newport on Friday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Columbus Junction, IA to Newport, IA covers 21.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, State Highway 92, Walnut Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Columbus Junction, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Columbus Junction, IA to Newport, IA is easy. At 28m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Columbus Junction, IA to Newport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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