How far is Keota, IA from Oskaloosa, IA?

The driving distance from Keota, IA to Oskaloosa, IA is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.33 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.13 mi
58.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.13 mi
Kilometers
58.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.33 mi
Kilometers
61.69 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oskaloosa
Tue, Jul 14, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Keota
Tue, Jul 14, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keota
2026-07-14T19:24
Arrive Oskaloosa
Tue, Jul 14, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keota
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Delta
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Keota
19.1 mi
00h 28m
To Oskaloosa
19.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Keota and Oskaloosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keota and Oskaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto W15 / 330th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · W15 / 330th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    11.7 mi · 17 min · State Highway 92

  4. 4

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on IA-92

    13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92

  7. 7

    Continue on A Avenue East

    1.5 mi · 2 min · A Avenue East

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keota and Oskaloosa.

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IA-92
13.8 mi · 36%
State Highway 92
11.7 mi · 30%
East Jackson Street
8.96 mi · 23%
W15 / 330th Avenue
1.82 mi · 5%
A Avenue East
1.45 mi · 4%
West Broadway Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IA-92

Continue on IA-92

13.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delta
00h 28m from Keota
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keota and Sunny near Oskaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keota to Oskaloosa?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Delta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Keota and 19.2 miles from Oskaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keota and Sunny near Oskaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Delta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Delta, 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 Delta.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

34 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

76 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

114 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Burlington

118 mi away
300 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keota and Oskaloosa. Straight-line distance: 36.13 mi (58.15 km).

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#1 Keota

Human settlement in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population958
Coordinates41.3639000, -91.9537900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Oskaloosa

#2 Oskaloosa

City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

Population11,803
Coordinates41.2963900, -92.6443600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Keota (-91.95379, 41.3639)
End: Oskaloosa (-92.64436, 41.29639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 · Jul 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Keota and Oskaloosa. The current time is 19:24:44.

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.