Origin
Osage, IA
Night in Osage on Friday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osage, IA to McIntire, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osage, IA
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McIntire, IA
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Trip Overview
Osage, IA to McIntire, IA is 21.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via State Highway 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within the Midwest region of Iowa. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick connection between these two points. Consider this trip if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment. The route is primarily on well-maintained state and county roads, making for a smooth journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 56% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on State Highway 9, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12 miles. As you progress, the route transitions from state highways to local roads like Walnut Avenue and County Road T42, offering a glimpse into the rural Iowa landscape. Expect a blend of faster travel on the main highway sections and a more relaxed pace as you navigate the county roads closer to McIntire.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 12 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near Walnut Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Osage, IA to McIntire, IA is easy. At 32m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 16 miles (Walnut Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
16 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Walnut Avenue
Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9 | 12 mi | 16m |
| Walnut Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| County Road T42 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9
— 12 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage, IA and McIntire, IA.
1
Start on US 218; IA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 218; IA 9
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road T42
3
Continue on IA 9
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 9
4
Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Walnut Avenue
5
Continue on 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
1st Street
6
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
McIntire, IA
Night in McIntire on Friday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 Osage, IA to McIntire, IA covers 21.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 9, Walnut Avenue, County Road T42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Osage, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.31 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 Osage, IA to McIntire, IA is easy. At 32m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 16 miles (Walnut Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Osage, IA to McIntire, 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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