Origin
Norwalk, IA
Night in Norwalk on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwalk, IA to West Saint Marys, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwalk, IA
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West Saint Marys, IA
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Trip Overview
This short 13.6-mile drive from Norwalk to West Saint Marys in Iowa is easily manageable in just 22 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it’s an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes State Highway 28 and County Road R45, offering a straightforward travel experience. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; it's a trip that can be completed in a single day, even with its 62% highway share. This drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape for most travelers.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily towards highway travel, with 62% of your journey on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles along State Highway 28, providing a good opportunity to settle in. As you transition from State Highway 28 to County Road R45 and finally Sunset Drive, you'll notice a shift in the road's character, moving from a more direct highway feel to potentially more local access roads as you near your destination. This route is primarily highway-focused, so expect a consistent pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 28 and County Road R45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR G14 / North Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR G14 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (IA 92): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (CR R45 / County Road R45): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR G14 / North Avenue
Turn right onto CR G14 / North Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
IA 92
At end of road, turn left onto IA 92
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR R45 / County Road R45
Turn right onto CR R45 / County Road R45
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Iowa Street
Turn right onto Iowa Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 28 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| County Road R45 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Sunset Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| IA 92 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Iowa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 28
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, IA and West Saint Marys, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR G14
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
3
Turn left onto IA 28
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Drive
4
Continue on IA 28
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 28
5
At end of road, turn left onto IA 92
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
IA 92
6
Turn right onto CR R45
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road R45
7
Continue on CR R45
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
School Street
8
Turn right onto Iowa Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Iowa Street
9
Arrive at destination
Iowa Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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
West Saint Marys, IA
Night in West Saint Marys on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 Norwalk, IA to West Saint Marys, IA covers 13.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 28, County Road R45, Sunset Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Norwalk, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.13 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.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR G14 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (IA 92): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (CR R45 / County Road R45): Navigation decision point.
The route from Norwalk, IA to West Saint Marys, 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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