Origin
West Saint Marys, IA
Morning in West Saint Marys on Thursday
Local time
10:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Saint Marys, IA to New Virginia, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
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.
West Saint Marys, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Saint Marys, IA to New Virginia, IA covers 9.4 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 County Road R45, North Street, Iowa Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on County Road R45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.4 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 9.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road R45 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
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. 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 New Virginia, IA is easy. At 17m with 0% 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 9.3 miles (Dunn Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 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 right onto CR R45 / School Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Dunn Street
Turn left onto Dunn Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road R45 | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| North Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Iowa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dunn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road R45
— 8.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Saint Marys, IA and New Virginia, IA.
1
Start on Iowa Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Iowa Street
2
Turn right onto CR R45
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
3
Continue on CR R45
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road R45
4
Continue on CR R45
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
5
Turn left onto Dunn Street
396 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dunn Street
6
Arrive at destination
Dunn Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
New Virginia, IA
Morning in New Virginia on Thursday
Local time
10:33 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
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 West Saint Marys, IA to New Virginia, IA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road R45, North Street, Iowa Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.47 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 New Virginia, IA is easy. At 17m with 0% 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 9.3 miles (Dunn Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Saint Marys, IA to New Virginia, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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