How far is Donnellson, IA from New Boston, IA?
The driving distance from Donnellson, IA to New Boston, IA is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donnellson and New Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donnellson and New Boston.
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Start on North Main Street
2685 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on 180th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 180th Avenue
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto 277th Street
86 m · 12 sec · 277th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 277th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Donnellson and New Boston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
180th Avenue
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4.84 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Donnellson and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Donnellson to New Boston?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Donnellson and 3.4 miles from New Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donnellson and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Fort Madison station
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Burlington
Macomb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donnellson and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 6.47 mi (10.42 km).
#1 Donnellson
Human settlement in Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 846 |
| Coordinates | 40.6428200, -91.5646000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Boston
New Boston is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5606000, -91.5054300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Boston (-91.50543, 40.5606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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