Origin
West Saint Marys, IA
Morning in West Saint Marys on Saturday
Local time
11:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Saint Marys, IA to Indianola, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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
Indianola, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from West Saint Marys, IA to Indianola, IA covers 13.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IA 92, County Road R45, Iowa Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on IA 92. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 13.8 miles, with most of the trip on IA 92 and County Road R45. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on IA 92.
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.
IA 92 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,036 ft
837 ft
Total Climb
186 ft
Total Descent
251 ft
Highest Point
1,036 ft
Elevation Range
198 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 92 and County Road R45. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR R45 / School Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Saint Marys, IA to Indianola, IA is easy. At 22m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR R45 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (IA 92): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR R45 / School Street
Turn left onto CR R45 / School Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
IA 92
Turn right onto IA 92
Navigation decision point
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 92 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| County Road R45 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Iowa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 92
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Saint Marys, IA and Indianola, IA.
1
Start on Iowa Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Iowa Street
2
Turn left onto CR R45
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
School Street
3
Continue on CR R45
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road R45
4
Turn right onto IA 92
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
IA 92
5
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Indianola, IA
Morning in Indianola on Saturday
Local time
11:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 Indianola, IA covers 13.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IA 92, County Road R45, Iowa 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 6.9 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 $2.16 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 Indianola, IA is easy. At 22m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR R45 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (IA 92): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from West Saint Marys, IA to Indianola, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 837 ft to 1,036 ft elevation with about 186 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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