Origin
West Saint Marys, IA
Morning in West Saint Marys on Thursday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Saint Marys, IA to Martensdale, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9m
Distance
5.3 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Saint Marys, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Saint Marys, IA to Martensdale, IA covers 5.3 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on School Street, County Road R45, Highway 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 5.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 5.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
School Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Saint Marys, IA to Martensdale, IA is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Saint Marys, IA to Martensdale, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| School Street | — | — |
| County Road R45 | — | — |
| Highway 28 | — | — |
| Iowa | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
School Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Saint Marys, IA and Martensdale, IA.
1
Start on Iowa Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Iowa Street
2
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
School Street
3
Continue on County Road R45
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road R45
4
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
5
Turn right onto State Highway 28
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 28
6
Turn right onto Iowa
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
Iowa
7
Turn right onto East Street
217 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Street
8
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.83 one way
$1.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.25 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.46 | $0.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Martensdale, IA
Morning in Martensdale on Thursday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9m 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 West Saint Marys, IA to Martensdale, IA covers 5.3 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are School Street, County Road R45, Highway 28. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.7 miles from West Saint Marys, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.83 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 West Saint Marys, IA to Martensdale, IA is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Saint Marys, IA to Martensdale, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Saint Marys, IA to Martensdale, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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