How far is Letts, IA from Newport, IA?
The driving distance from Letts, IA to Newport, IA is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 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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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.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Letts and Newport.
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Start on North Cherry Street
129 m · 24 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Vine Street
752 ft · 17 sec · East Vine Street
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Turn right onto Nebraska Street
1136 ft · 23 sec · Nebraska Street
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Continue on County Road X43
1279 ft · 30 sec · County Road X43
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Turn left onto County Highway 305
1.7 mi · 2 min · County Highway 305
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Turn right
16.3 mi · 18 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Letts and Newport.
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
Turn right
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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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 Letts and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Letts to Newport?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 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?
Wapello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Letts and 9.3 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Letts and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Wapello
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 Wapello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Letts and Newport. Straight-line distance: 16.78 mi (27.01 km).
#1 Letts
City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 373 |
| Coordinates | 41.3283600, -91.2371000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
Newport is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0889200, -91.1829300 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-91.18293, 41.08892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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