Origin
Meservey, IA
Evening in Meservey on Friday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meservey, IA to Ventura, 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
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meservey, IA
Ярослав Сапрыкин
Ventura, IA
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
Meservey, IA to Ventura, IA is 14.7 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Balsam Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick trip, perhaps to connect two nearby towns or for a brief excursion. You won't encounter any significant highway driving, so expect a more relaxed pace throughout the journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 14.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 13.6 miles on Balsam Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel. Expect to make frequent adjustments as you transition between streets like Balsam Avenue, 1st Street, and South Main Street. This is the kind of drive where you'll want to stay alert for changes in speed limits and local traffic patterns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Balsam Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Balsam Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Meservey, IA to Ventura, IA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.5 miles (Balsam Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Balsam Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Balsam Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Balsam Avenue | 13.6 mi | 23m |
| 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Balsam Avenue
— 13.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meservey, IA and Ventura, IA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
2
Continue on Balsam Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Balsam Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Balsam Avenue
13 mi
·
22 min
·
Balsam Avenue
4
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
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
Ventura, IA
Evening in Ventura on Friday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
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 Meservey, IA to Ventura, IA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Balsam Avenue, 1st Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Meservey, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 Meservey, IA to Ventura, IA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.5 miles (Balsam Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Meservey, IA to Ventura, 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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