Origin
Hartford, IA
Afternoon in Hartford on Thursday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, IA to West Saint Marys, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Saint Marys, IA
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, IA to West Saint Marys, IA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IA 5, State Highway 28, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on IA 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Hartford, IA to West Saint Marys, IA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IA 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR G24 / North Vine Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR G24 / North Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.2 miles (CR R63 / Southwest 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR G24 / North Vine Street
Turn left onto CR G24 / North Vine Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 96
Toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR R63 / Southwest 9th Street
Turn left onto CR R63 / Southwest 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
IA 92
At end of road, turn left onto IA 92
Navigation decision point
4
30.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Iowa Street
Turn right onto Iowa Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 5 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 28 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road R45 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| County Road G14 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| County Road R63 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 5
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, IA and West Saint Marys, IA.
1
Start on West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn left onto CR G24
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto IA 5
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
IA 5
4
Merge onto US 65; IA 5
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
6
Turn left onto CR R63
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 9th Street
7
Continue on CR R63
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road R63
8
Turn right onto County Road G14
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road G14
9
Continue on CR G14
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue
10
Turn left onto IA 28
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Drive
11
Continue on IA 28
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 28
12
At end of road, turn left onto IA 92
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
IA 92
13
Turn right onto CR R45
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road R45
14
Continue on CR R45
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
School Street
15
Turn right onto Iowa Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Iowa Street
16
Arrive at destination
Iowa Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Hartford, IA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Hartford, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Saint Marys, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Saint Marys, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
West Saint Marys, IA
Afternoon in West Saint Marys on Thursday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Norwalk, IA
16 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
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
47m 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 Hartford, IA to West Saint Marys, IA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IA 5, State Highway 28, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Hartford, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.86 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.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR G24 / North Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.2 miles (CR R63 / Southwest 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hartford, IA to West Saint Marys, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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