Origin
McGregor, IA
Morning in McGregor on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McGregor, IA
Alexander Krivitskiy
Ridley, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA is 18.3 miles and takes about 25 minutes via US 18, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and IA, making it a convenient local hop. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a straightforward drive without much fuss. It's a quick transit that's perfect if you're looking to cover a small distance efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of the route utilizing major roads like US 18. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 16 miles on US 18, indicating a consistent, faster pace for most of your journey. The transition from US 18 to Klein Brewery Road and then West Main Street will mark the shift from open highway to more local, perhaps slower, segments as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness over winding country lanes.
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 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 18 and Klein Brewery Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 18.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA is easy. At 25m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 18): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 18
At end of road, turn left onto US 18
Navigation decision point
3
18.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 18 | 16 mi | 21m |
| Klein Brewery Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 18
— 16 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGregor, IA and Ridley, IA.
1
Start on 7th Street
321 ft
·
5 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto IA 76; US 18 Business
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on IA 76; US 18 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Klein Brewery Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 18
16 mi
·
21 min
·
US 18
5
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
498 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Ridley, IA
Morning in Ridley on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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 McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 18, Klein Brewery Road, West Main 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 9.1 miles from McGregor, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 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.
The drive from McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA is easy. At 25m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 18): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Effigy Mounds National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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