How far is Milo, IA from West Saint Marys, IA?

The driving distance from Milo, IA to West Saint Marys, IA is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.17 mi
00h 40m
Flight
15.47 mi
24.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.47 mi
Kilometers
24.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.89 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Saint Marys
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Milo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milo
2026-04-15T23:37
Arrive West Saint Marys
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indianola
IA

City in Mississippi

From Milo
12.1 mi
00h 20m
To West Saint Marys
12.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milo and West Saint Marys.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milo and West Saint Marys.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    1157 ft · 23 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road S23

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road S23

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road S23

    4 mi · 7 min · County Road S23

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road S23

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road S23

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 92

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 92

  6. 6

    Continue on East 2nd Avenue

    10.5 mi · 16 min · East 2nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road R45

    3.9 mi · 7 min · County Road R45

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    651 ft · 15 sec · School Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    2253 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iowa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milo and West Saint Marys.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 2nd Avenue
10.5 mi · 43%
County Road S23
6.67 mi · 28%
County Road R45
3.91 mi · 16%
State Highway 92
2.36 mi · 10%
Iowa Street
0.43 mi · 2%
North 4th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 2nd Avenue

Continue on East 2nd Avenue

10.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianola
00h 20m from Milo
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milo to West Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Indianola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Milo and 12.1 miles from West Saint Marys.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Indianola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indianola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianola.

RAIL

Osceola

40 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

75 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

103 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milo and West Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.9 km).

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#1 Milo

American city in Iowa

Population760
Coordinates41.2916600, -93.4424300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Saint Marys

West Saint Marys is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3080500, -93.7396600
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Milo (-93.44243, 41.29166)
End: West Saint Marys (-93.73966, 41.30805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.62 $7.23
Premium $4.65 $3.96 $7.91
Diesel $5.30 $4.51 $9.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milo and West Saint Marys. The current time is 23:37:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.