Origin
New Albion, IA
Afternoon in New Albion on Saturday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albion, IA to Shell Rock, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albion, IA
Tom Fisk
Shell Rock, IA
El Puerto de Santa María
Trip Overview
The drive from New Albion, IA to Shell Rock, IA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Butler Center Road, Sinclair Avenue, South Cherry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Butler Center Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Center Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Sinclair Avenue | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Cherry Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Butler Center Road
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albion, IA and Shell Rock, IA.
1
Start on Sinclair Avenue
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sinclair Avenue
2
Turn right onto Butler Center Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Butler Center Road
3
Continue on South Cherry Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cherry Street
4
Arrive at destination
South Cherry Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Butler Center Road
Turn right onto Butler Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Shell Rock, IA
Afternoon in Shell Rock on Saturday
Local time
3:50 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
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
11.9 mi in 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Butler Center Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 4 miles in near Butler Center Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Albion, IA to Shell Rock, IA is easy. At 16m 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 4 miles (Butler Center Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Butler Center Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4 miles (Butler Center Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shell Rock, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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