Origin
West Saint Marys, IA
Afternoon in West Saint Marys on Thursday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Saint Marys, IA to Hartford, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Saint Marys, IA
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from West Saint Marys, IA to Hartford, IA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 38m 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 $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 27.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Hartford, IA is easy. At 38m 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 Hartford, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| School Street | — | — |
| County Road R45 | — | — |
| Highway 28 | — | — |
| Sunset Drive | — | — |
| North Avenue | — | — |
| County Road G14 | — | — |
| County Road R63 | — | — |
| Southwest 9th 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 Hartford, 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
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 28
6
Continue on Sunset Drive
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sunset Drive
7
Turn right onto North Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue
8
Continue on County Road G14
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road G14
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road R63
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road R63
10
Continue on Southwest 9th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest 9th Street
11
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
IA 5 South: Carlisle
14
Turn right onto North Vine Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
15
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Elm Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hartford, IA
Afternoon in Hartford on Thursday
Local time
2:16 PM
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
38m 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 Hartford, IA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 38m 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 14 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 $4.36 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 Hartford, IA is easy. At 38m 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 Hartford, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Saint Marys, IA to Hartford, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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