Origin
Ferguson, IA
Afternoon in Ferguson on Saturday
Local time
3:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferguson, IA to Melbourne, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferguson, IA
Baset Alhasan
Melbourne, IA
Kaiser Concha
Trip Overview
The drive from Ferguson, IA to Melbourne, IA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 290th Street, 280th Street, Reed Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on 290th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 290th Street | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| 280th Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Reed Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hart Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Highway E63 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
290th Street
— 6.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferguson, IA and Melbourne, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto E63
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
290th Street
4
Turn right onto 290th street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
290th street
5
Turn right onto IA 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reed Avenue
6
Turn left onto E63
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
280th Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto E63
490 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Highway E63
8
Continue on E63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
9
Turn right onto E63
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
290th Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto S62
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hart Avenue
11
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
4th Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
E63 / 290th Street
At end of road, turn right onto E63 / 290th Street
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
E63 / County Highway E63
Keep slight left at fork onto E63 / County Highway E63
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
S62 / Hart Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto S62 / Hart Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Melbourne, IA
Afternoon in Melbourne on Saturday
Local time
3:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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
26m 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?
14.7 mi in 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on 290th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main 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 14.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (E63 / 290th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (E63 / County Highway E63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on 290th Street. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (E63 / 290th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (E63 / County Highway E63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melbourne, IA before heading back.
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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