How far is Martensdale, IA from West Saint Marys, IA?
The driving distance from Martensdale, IA to West Saint Marys, IA is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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City in Iowa, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martensdale and West Saint Marys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martensdale and West Saint Marys.
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Start on East Street
66 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto Iowa
50 m · 9 sec · Iowa
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
1318 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 28
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At the end of the road, turn left
2722 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto County Road R45
3.9 mi · 7 min · County Road R45
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Continue on School Street
651 ft · 15 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
2253 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martensdale and West Saint Marys.
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.
County Road R45
Turn right onto County Road R45
3.91 mi · 00h 07m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martensdale to West Saint Marys?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Martensdale and 2.7 miles from West Saint Marys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martensdale and Chance Rain Showers near West Saint Marys.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Marys
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 Saint Marys.
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Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martensdale and West Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 4.49 mi (7.23 km).
#1 Martensdale
American city in Iowa
| Population | 470 |
| Coordinates | 41.3730500, -93.7357800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Saint Marys
West Saint Marys is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3080500, -93.7396600 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Saint Marys (-93.73966, 41.30805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.88 | $1.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
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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