Origin
Rock Falls, IA
Afternoon in Rock Falls on Saturday
Local time
3:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rock Falls, IA to Ventura, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rock Falls, IA
Ali Soheil
Ventura, IA
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
Rock Falls to Ventura is 24.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes via 300th Street and I 35 Business, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Iowa, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick trip. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick errand or a short leg of a longer journey. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this one.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 300th Street | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| I 35 Business | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| 305th Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 3 mi | 3m |
| CR B20 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Orchid Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Raven Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
300th Street
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Falls, IA and Ventura, IA.
1
Start on Glover Street
16 ft
·
6 sec
·
Glover Street
2
Turn left onto Mill Street
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn right onto Glover Street
512 ft
·
12 sec
·
Glover Street
4
Turn right onto CR B20
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on CR B20
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
305th Street
6
Turn slight left onto CR B20
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
CR B20
7
Continue on Raven Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Raven Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CR B20
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
CR B20
9
Turn left onto US 65
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Orchid Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR B20
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
300th Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
12
Merge onto I 35; IA 27
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
13
Take the exit onto I 35 Business
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 35 Business
Toward I 35 Business, US 18 west, IA 122 east: Clear Lake, Mason City
14
Turn right onto I 35 Business; US 18
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 35 Business; US 18
15
Turn left onto CR S14
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glover Street
Turn right onto Glover Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR B20
Keep slight right at fork onto CR B20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR B20 / 300th Street
Turn right onto CR B20 / 300th Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 35 Business
Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 Business, US 18 west, IA 122 east: Clear Lake, Mason City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 Business, US 18 west, IA 122 east:...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Ventura, IA
Afternoon in Ventura on Saturday
Local time
3:39 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
23 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
37m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than settling into a long, straight stretch. With highway sharing at only 26%, much of your time will be spent on local roads like 300th Street and 305th Street, interspersed with a bit of I 35 Business. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on 300th Street, offering a brief respite from frequent directional changes. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where constant attention to navigation is key.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on 300th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Glover Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR B20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rock Falls, IA to Ventura, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Mason City along the way.
Mason City
18.1 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 35 Business
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on 300th Street. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Glover Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR B20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ventura, 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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