Origin
Milo, IA
Morning in Milo on Thursday
Local time
10:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milo, IA to West Saint Marys, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Saint Marys, IA
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Milo, IA to West Saint Marys, IA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2nd Avenue, County Road S23, County Road R45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on East 2nd Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 2nd Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 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 6.9 miles in near IA 92 / State Highway 92.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milo, IA to West Saint Marys, IA is easy. At 40m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (CR R45 / County Road R45): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (Iowa Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
IA 92 / State Highway 92
Turn left onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR R45 / County Road R45
Turn left onto CR R45 / County Road R45
Navigation decision point
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Iowa Street
Turn right onto Iowa Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Avenue | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| County Road S23 | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| County Road R45 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 92 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Iowa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Avenue
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milo, IA and West Saint Marys, IA.
1
Start on CR S23
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 4th Street
2
Continue on CR S23
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road S23
3
Continue on CR S23
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road S23
4
Continue on CR S23
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road S23
5
Turn left onto IA 92
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 92
6
Continue on IA 92
10 mi
·
15 min
·
East 2nd Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR R45
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road R45
8
Continue on CR R45
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
School Street
9
Turn right onto Iowa Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Iowa Street
10
Arrive at destination
Iowa Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in West Saint Marys on Thursday
Local time
10:29 AM
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
40m 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 Milo, IA to West Saint Marys, IA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2nd Avenue, County Road S23, County Road R45. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Milo, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.78 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 Milo, IA to West Saint Marys, IA is easy. At 40m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (CR R45 / County Road R45): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (Iowa Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Milo, IA to West Saint Marys, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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