How far is Columbus Junction, IA from Newport, IA?

The driving distance from Columbus Junction, IA to Newport, IA is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.66 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.12 mi
25.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.66 mi
Kilometers
34.86 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Columbus Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus Junction
2026-04-15T07:32
Arrive Newport
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbus Junction
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grandview
IA

City in Louisa County, Iowa

From Columbus Junction
10.8 mi
00h 14m
To Newport
10.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus Junction and Newport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Junction and Newport.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    1032 ft · 44 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Eastern Access Road

    528 ft · 29 sec · Eastern Access Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 92

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 61 south: Burlington

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus Junction and Newport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 south
13.2 mi · 61%
State Highway 92
8.13 mi · 38%
Walnut Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Eastern Access Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

US 61 south

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 14m from Columbus Junction
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus Junction to Newport?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Columbus Junction and 10.8 miles from Newport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grandview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

45 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Burlington

53 mi away
300 South Main Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

58 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

59 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus Junction and Newport. Straight-line distance: 16.12 mi (25.94 km).

Columbus Junction

#1 Columbus Junction

City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States

Population1,810
Coordinates41.2800300, -91.3607100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newport

Newport is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0889200, -91.1829300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus Junction (-91.36071, 41.28003)
End: Newport (-91.18293, 41.08892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus Junction and Newport. The current time is 07:32:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.