How far is Ida Grove, IA from Onawa, IA?
The driving distance from Ida Grove, IA to Onawa, IA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monona County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ida Grove and Onawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ida Grove and Onawa.
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Start on 2nd Street
34 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
80 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Moorehead Avenue
1888 ft · 45 sec · Moorehead Avenue
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
103 m · 5 sec
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Continue on State Highway 175
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 175
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 175
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street
2716 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Heisler Street
126 m · 18 sec · Heisler Street
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Continue on North Front Street
130 m · 19 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 175
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 175
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on State Highway 175
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
9 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ida Grove and Onawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 175
Continue on State Highway 175
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ida Grove and Mostly Sunny near Onawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ida Grove to Onawa?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mapleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Ida Grove and 22.3 miles from Onawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ida Grove and Mostly Sunny near Onawa.
Stop Ideas Near Mapleton
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 Mapleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ida Grove and Onawa. Straight-line distance: 38.85 mi (62.53 km).
#1 Ida Grove
City in Ida County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,037 |
| Coordinates | 42.3449900, -95.4716700 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Onawa
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 42.0266500, -96.0972400 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Onawa (-96.09724, 42.02665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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