Trip from Osage, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are United States Highway 218, North 7th Street, East 4th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Osage, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Osage, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA?

The route from Osage, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

11.9 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 16m ★

6 AM

0h 18m

8 AM

0h 21m

10 AM

0h 19m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 19m

5 PM

0h 21m

8 PM

0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Osage, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on United States Highway 218, North 7th Street, East 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on United States Highway 218. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 17m highway drive covering 11.9 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 218 and North 7th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on United States Highway 218.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

United States Highway 218 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 218 and North 7th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 218 / North 7th Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Osage, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA is easy. At 17m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 218 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Train Lane): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 218 / North 7th Street

Turn right onto US 218 / North 7th Street

Navigation decision point

4

11.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | Train Lane

Turn left onto Train Lane

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
United States Highway 218	10.6 mi	14m
North 7th Street	0.8 mi	1m
East 4th Street	0.4 mi	1m
Train Lane	<0.1 mi	<1m
Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: United States Highway 218 — 10.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osage, IA and Saint Ansgar, IA.

1

Start on US 218; IA 9

38 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

2

Turn right onto US 218

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street

3

Continue on US 218

11 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 218

4

Continue on US 218

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 4th Street

5

Turn left onto Train Lane

59 ft · 2 sec · Train Lane

6

Arrive at destination

Train Lane

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.6	$1.25	$0.57
Efficient EV	3	$1.04	$0.48
EV Truck/SUV	4.8	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Osage, IA

Afternoon in Osage on Thursday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Ansgar, IA

Afternoon in Saint Ansgar on Thursday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

23 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

17m 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 Saint Ansgar, IA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are United States Highway 218, North 7th Street, East 4th 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 5.9 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 $1.86 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 Saint Ansgar, IA is easy. At 17m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 218 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Train Lane): Navigation decision point.

The route from Osage, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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