How far is New Virginia, IA from Ottawa, IA?
The driving distance from New Virginia, IA to Ottawa, IA is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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American city in Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Virginia and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Virginia and Ottawa.
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Start on Dunn Street
79 m · 14 sec · Dunn Street
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Turn right onto East Street
757 ft · 38 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
730 ft · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on County Road G76
7 mi · 12 min · County Road G76
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 160th Avenue
1.5 km · 4 min · 160th Avenue
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Continue on 158th Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · 158th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 158th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Virginia and Ottawa.
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
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7.9 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Virginia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ottawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Virginia to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Milo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from New Virginia and 10.3 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Virginia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ottawa.
Stop Ideas Near Milo
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 Milo.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Virginia and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 14.8 mi (23.82 km).
#1 New Virginia
City in Warren County, Iowa
| Population | 489 |
| Coordinates | 41.1822200, -93.7288300 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ottawa
Ottawa is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3119400, -93.5021600 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa (-93.50216, 41.31194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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