How far is Keota, IA from Wellman, IA?
The driving distance from Keota, IA to Wellman, IA is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keota and Wellman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keota and Wellman.
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Start on West Broadway Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W15 / 330th Avenue
6.7 mi · 12 min · W15 / 330th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street
1328 ft · 25 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
1098 ft · 27 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left
53 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keota and Wellman.
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.
W15 / 330th Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto W15 / 330th Avenue
6.71 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Keota and Sunny near Wellman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keota to Wellman?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Kinross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Keota and 7.2 miles from Wellman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keota and Sunny near Wellman.
Stop Ideas Near Kinross
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 Kinross.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keota and Wellman. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 km).
#1 Keota
Human settlement in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 958 |
| Coordinates | 41.3639000, -91.9537900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellman
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4641800, -91.8382300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellman (-91.83823, 41.46418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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