Origin
Monona, IA
Late night in Monona on Saturday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monona, 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
10m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monona, IA
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Ridley, IA
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Trip Overview
Monona, IA to Ridley, IA is 6.4 miles and takes about 10 minutes via US 18, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within the Midwest region, specifically Iowa. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on a highway, making it a quick connection between two points. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, and the minimal distance means you can easily fit it into a larger travel day or handle it with minimal disruption.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
A 6.4-mile drive is definitely doable for a quick weekend excursion. You can easily make this a same-day round trip with plenty of time to spare.
Family Friendly
At just 6.4 miles and 10 minutes, this route is short enough to keep even the youngest passengers happy. The straightforward, highway-focused drive makes it a breeze.
Solo Traveler
This 6.4-mile, 10-minute drive is almost too short to be a proper solo adventure, but it's incredibly low-stress.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.4-mile highway cruise is perfect for your first road trip. With only 10 minutes of driving and simple navigation, you'll have no trouble.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 81% of the journey taking place on these faster roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 18, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 5.2 miles. The drive progresses from East Iowa Street in Monona, transitioning onto US 18, and finally reaching Ridley via 120th Street. Expect a consistent, efficient pace for the majority of this short trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 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 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 18 and 120th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 18; US 52.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monona, IA to Ridley, IA is easy. At 10m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 18; US 52): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 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
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 18; US 52
At end of road, turn right onto US 18; US 52
Navigation decision point
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 18 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| 120th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Iowa Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 18
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monona, IA and Ridley, IA.
1
Start on CR B45
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Iowa Street
2
Continue on 120th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
120th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 18; US 52
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 18; US 52
4
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
498 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
5
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.95 one way
$1.90 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| premium | $4.65 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Ridley on Saturday
Local time
5:17 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
1 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
10m 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 Monona, IA to Ridley, IA covers 6.4 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 18, 120th Street, East Iowa 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 3.2 miles from Monona, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.95 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 Monona, IA to Ridley, IA is easy. At 10m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 18; US 52): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Monona, IA to Ridley, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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