How far is Ridley, IA from Strawberry Point, IA?

The driving distance from Ridley, IA to Strawberry Point, IA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
38.82 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.82 mi
Kilometers
62.48 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strawberry Point
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 PM CDT
Return by in Ridley
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridley
2026-04-19T11:55
Arrive Strawberry Point
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elkader
IA

Town

From Ridley
16.6 mi
00h 21m
To Strawberry Point
22.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ridley and Strawberry Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridley and Strawberry Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    152 m · 25 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dolphin Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Dolphin Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 145th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 145th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Eagle Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Eagle Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gunder Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Gunder Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North High Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    880 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1207 ft · 20 sec · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Strawberry Point Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Strawberry Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    13.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Elkader Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elkader Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elkader Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridley and Strawberry Point.

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
13.1 mi · 34%
Gunder Road
6.63 mi · 17%
Eagle Avenue
4.57 mi · 12%
Dolphin Avenue
2.59 mi · 7%
Elkader Street
0.81 mi · 2%
145th Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Turn right onto State Highway 13

13.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkader
00h 21m from Ridley
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ridley and Sunny near Strawberry Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridley to Strawberry Point?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Elkader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Ridley and 22.2 miles from Strawberry Point.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridley and Sunny near Strawberry Point.

Stop Ideas Near Elkader

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkader, 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 Elkader.

RAIL

La Crosse

110 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridley and Strawberry Point. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.43 km).

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#1 Ridley

Ridley is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0647000, -91.5084800
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Strawberry Point

#2 Strawberry Point

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,193
Coordinates42.6836000, -91.5340300
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Avenue (-91.508741, 43.0647)
End: Elkader Street (-91.534201, 42.683613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridley and Strawberry Point. The current time is 11:55:19.

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.