Trip from Martensdale, IA to Spring Hill, IA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are State Highway 28, County Road R57, County Road G24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Martensdale, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Martensdale, IA to Spring Hill, IA?

The route from Martensdale, IA to Spring Hill, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

15m

Distance

9.6 mi

16 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 14m ★

6 AM

0h 15m

8 AM

0h 18m

10 AM

0h 16m

12 PM

0h 16m

3 PM

0h 16m

5 PM

0h 18m

8 PM

0h 14m ★

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Martensdale, IA to Spring Hill, IA covers 9.6 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 28, County Road R57, County Road G24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on State Highway 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Martensdale, IA to Spring Hill, IA covers 9.6 miles and takes about 15m, 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 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 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 early in the drive near Iowa.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Iowa): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 28 / State Highway 28): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (CR G24 / County Road G24): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Iowa

Turn left onto Iowa

Navigation decision point

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | IA 28 / State Highway 28

Turn right onto IA 28 / State Highway 28

Navigation decision point

3

5.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | CR G24 / County Road G24

Turn right onto CR G24 / County Road G24

Navigation decision point

3

7.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | CR R57 / County Road R57

Turn right onto CR R57 / County Road R57

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 28	5.7 mi	7m
County Road R57	2.3 mi	3m
County Road G24	1.6 mi	2m
East Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Iowa	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 28 — 5.7 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martensdale, IA and Spring Hill, IA.

1

Start on East Street

215 ft · 14 sec · East Street

2

Turn left onto Iowa

165 ft · 11 sec · Iowa

3

Turn right onto IA 28

5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28

4

Turn right onto CR G24

1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road G24

5

Turn right onto CR R57

2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road R57

6

Arrive at destination

CR R57

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.50 one way

$3.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.65	$3.30
premium	$4.89	$1.85	$3.69
diesel	$5.61	$2.12	$4.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.9	$1.01	$0.46
Efficient EV	2.4	$0.84	$0.38
EV Truck/SUV	3.8	$1.34	$0.61

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 16, 2026

Origin

Martensdale, IA

Afternoon in Martensdale on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Hill, IA

Afternoon in Spring Hill on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

15m 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 Martensdale, IA to Spring Hill, IA covers 9.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 28, County Road R57, County Road G24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Martensdale, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 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 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Iowa): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 28 / State Highway 28): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (CR G24 / County Road G24): Navigation decision point.

The route from Martensdale, IA to Spring Hill, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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