Origin
Williams, IA
Night in Williams on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williams, IA to Homer, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer, IA
Benjamin Dominguez
Trip Overview
The drive from Williams, IA to Homer, IA covers 27.1 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 US 20, Stagecoach Road, Vail Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.1 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 (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 27.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and Stagecoach Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on US 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and Stagecoach Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR R75 / Vail Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR R75 / Vail Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR R75 / Vail Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR R75 / Vail Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward IA 17 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IA 17 North
4
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
IA 17 / Stagecoach Road
Turn left onto IA 17 / Stagecoach Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Stagecoach Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Vail Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 220th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 35 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| 280th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams, IA and Homer, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
2nd Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR R75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Vail Avenue
3
Turn straight onto CR D25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
220th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 35
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
7
Merge onto US 20
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 20
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward IA 17 North
9
Turn left onto IA 17
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Stagecoach Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CR R21
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Stagecoach Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CR R21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Stagecoach Road
12
Continue on CR R21
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
280th Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto CR R21
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stagecoach Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR R21
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
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
Homer, IA
Night in Homer on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
22 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 Williams, IA to Homer, IA covers 27.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, Stagecoach Road, Vail Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Williams, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR R75 / Vail Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Williams, IA to Homer, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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