How far is Saint Ansgar, IA from Northwood, IA?
The driving distance from Saint Ansgar, IA to Northwood, IA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City located in Mitchell County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Ansgar and Northwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Ansgar and Northwood.
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Start on Train Lane
18 m · 5 sec · Train Lane
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1735 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto County Road 105
1326 ft · 27 sec · County Road 105
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Continue on Highway 105
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 105
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Continue on County Road 105
2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 105
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Continue on William Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · William Street
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Continue on County Road 105
9.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 105
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Ansgar and Northwood.
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 105
Continue on County Road 105
9.52 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Ansgar and Mostly Sunny near Northwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Ansgar to Northwood?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Carpenter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Saint Ansgar and 8.6 miles from Northwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Ansgar and Mostly Sunny near Northwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Ansgar and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 15.84 mi (25.49 km).
#1 Saint Ansgar
City
| Population | 1,125 |
| Coordinates | 43.3783000, -92.9188100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,958 |
| Coordinates | 43.4441200, -93.2210400 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood (-93.22104, 43.44412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.36 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.65 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
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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