How far is New Virginia, IA from West Saint Marys, IA?
The driving distance from New Virginia, IA to West Saint Marys, IA is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Virginia and West Saint Marys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Virginia and West Saint Marys.
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Start on Dunn Street
121 m · 20 sec · Dunn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
2733 ft · 55 sec · West Street
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Continue on County Road R45
8.3 mi · 15 min · County Road R45
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Continue on School Street
610 ft · 18 sec · School Street
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Turn left 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 New Virginia 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
Continue on County Road R45
8.26 mi · 00h 15m
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 New Virginia 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 New Virginia to West Saint Marys?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.7 miles from New Virginia and 4.7 miles from West Saint Marys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Virginia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Virginia and West Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 8.71 mi (14.02 km).
#1 New Virginia
City in Warren County, Iowa
| Population | 489 |
| Coordinates | 41.1822200, -93.7288300 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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