How far is Ferguson, IA from Melbourne, IA?
The driving distance from Ferguson, IA to Melbourne, IA is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferguson and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferguson and Melbourne.
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Start on 2nd Street
9 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
777 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 290th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 290th Street
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Turn right onto 290th street
38 m · 3 sec · 290th street
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Turn right onto Reed Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Reed Avenue
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Turn left onto 280th Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · 280th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on County Highway E63
150 m · 10 sec · County Highway E63
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Continue on Lafayette Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn right onto 290th Street
4 mi · 7 min · 290th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hart Avenue
2146 ft · 39 sec · Hart Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1815 ft · 52 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
18 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferguson and Melbourne.
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.
280th Street
Turn left onto 280th Street
5.2 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ferguson and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferguson to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Ferguson and 7.4 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:50 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ferguson and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Melbourne.
Stop Ideas Near Haverhill
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 Haverhill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferguson and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 12.21 mi (19.65 km).
#1 Ferguson
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 122 |
| Coordinates | 41.9369300, -92.8657500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melbourne
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 796 |
| Coordinates | 41.9413800, -93.1032600 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-93.103154, 41.941384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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 11m |
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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