How far is Osage, IA from Saint Ansgar, IA?

The driving distance from Osage, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
11.87 mi
00h 14m
Flight
8.46 mi
13.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.46 mi
Kilometers
13.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.87 mi
Kilometers
19.1 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Ansgar
Thu, Apr 16, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Osage
Thu, Apr 16, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osage
2026-04-16T05:26
Arrive Saint Ansgar
Thu, Apr 16, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Osage
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
Mitchell
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Osage
5.9 mi
00h 07m
To Saint Ansgar
6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osage and Saint Ansgar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osage and Saint Ansgar.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 218

    10.6 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 218

  4. 4

    Continue on East 4th Street

    2241 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Train Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Train Lane

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Train Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osage and Saint Ansgar.

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 218
10.6 mi · 90%
North 7th Street
0.79 mi · 7%
East 4th Street
0.42 mi · 4%
Train Lane
0.01 mi
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 218

Continue on United States Highway 218

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mitchell
00h 07m from Osage
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Osage and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Saint Ansgar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osage to Saint Ansgar?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Mitchell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Osage and 6 miles from Saint Ansgar.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Osage and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Saint Ansgar.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osage and Saint Ansgar. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.62 km).

Osage

#1 Osage

City in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States

Population3,549
Coordinates43.2841400, -92.8110300
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Saint Ansgar

#2 Saint Ansgar

City

Population1,125
Coordinates43.3783000, -92.9188100
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.811029, 43.284082)
End: Train Lane (-92.918743, 43.378334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.79 $3.57
Premium $4.65 $1.95 $3.91
Diesel $5.30 $2.23 $4.46

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 Osage and Saint Ansgar. The current time is 05:26:27.

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.