How far is Martensdale, IA from Spring Hill, IA?
The driving distance from Martensdale, IA to Spring Hill, IA is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martensdale and Spring Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martensdale and Spring Hill.
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Start on East Street
66 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto Iowa
50 m · 12 sec · Iowa
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto County Road G24
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road G24
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Turn right onto County Road R57
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road R57
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road R57
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martensdale and Spring Hill.
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.
State Highway 28
Turn right onto State Highway 28
5.67 mi · 00h 08m
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 Martensdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martensdale to Spring Hill?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Martensdale and 4.8 miles from Spring Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Martensdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martensdale and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 5.4 mi (8.69 km).
#1 Martensdale
American city in Iowa
| Population | 470 |
| Coordinates | 41.3730500, -93.7357800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Hill
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 65 |
| Coordinates | 41.4113800, -93.6449400 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Hill (-93.64494, 41.41138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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