How far is Newell, IA from Storm Lake, IA?
The driving distance from Newell, IA to Storm Lake, IA is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newell and Storm Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newell and Storm Lake.
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Start on West 2nd Street
614 ft · 32 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
120 m · 18 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1046 ft · 46 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto 630th Street
7.3 mi · 10 min · 630th Street
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Turn right onto 130th Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · 130th Avenue
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Grand Avenue
942 ft · 40 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newell and Storm Lake.
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.
630th Street
Turn straight onto 630th Street
7.27 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Storm Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newell to Storm Lake?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Lakeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Newell and 6.4 miles from Storm Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Storm Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newell and Storm Lake. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.39 km).
#1 Newell
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 859 |
| Coordinates | 42.6055300, -95.0027700 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Storm Lake
City in Iowa
| Population | 10,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.6410900, -95.2097200 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
End: Storm Lake (-95.20972, 42.64109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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