How far is Drakesville, IA from Monterey, IA?
The driving distance from Drakesville, IA to Monterey, IA is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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 and seat of Davis County, Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Drakesville and Monterey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drakesville and Monterey.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
122 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto South Washington Street
1469 ft · 29 sec · South Washington Street
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Continue on Ice Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ice Avenue
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto 276th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 276th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 276th Street
148 m · 13 sec · 276th Street
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Continue on Dewberry Avenue
1764 ft · 48 sec · Dewberry Avenue
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Continue on 280th Street
1398 ft · 38 sec · 280th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 280th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Drakesville and Monterey.
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.
Longest stretch
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5.72 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Drakesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monterey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Drakesville to Monterey?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Drakesville and 7.3 miles from Monterey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Drakesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monterey.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
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 Bloomfield.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
La Plata
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Drakesville and Monterey. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).
#1 Drakesville
Township in Davis County, Iowa
| Population | 194 |
| Coordinates | 40.7983500, -92.4815800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monterey
Monterey is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6522500, -92.5879700 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monterey (-92.58797, 40.65225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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