How far is McGregor, IA from Ridley, IA?
The driving distance from McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
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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Township in Clayton County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGregor and Ridley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGregor and Ridley.
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Start on 7th Street
98 m · 6 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2148 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Klein Brewery Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Klein Brewery Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
16 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McGregor and Ridley.
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
At the end of the road, turn left
16 mi · 00h 22m
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 McGregor and Sunny near Ridley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McGregor to Ridley?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Monona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from McGregor and 9.1 miles from Ridley.
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 1.5 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McGregor and Sunny near Ridley.
Stop Ideas Near Monona
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 Monona.
La Crosse
Winona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGregor and Ridley. Straight-line distance: 16.76 mi (26.98 km).
#1 McGregor
City in Iowa
| Population | 826 |
| Coordinates | 43.0183200, -91.1826300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridley
Ridley is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0647000, -91.5084800 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridley (-91.50848, 43.0647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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