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

The driving distance from Strawberry Point, IA to Ridley, IA is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.16 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.37 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Strawberry Point
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strawberry Point
2026-04-19T13:22
Arrive Ridley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strawberry Point
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Elkader
IA

Town

From Strawberry Point
16.6 mi
00h 26m
To Ridley
16.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elkader Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elkader Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 13

    13.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 13

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Strawberry Point Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Strawberry Point Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1207 ft · 23 sec · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    880 ft · 23 sec · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North High Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gunder Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Gunder Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eagle Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Eagle Avenue

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · 145th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dolphin Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Dolphin Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
13.1 mi · 40%
Gunder Road
6.63 mi · 20%
Eagle Avenue
4.57 mi · 14%
Dolphin Avenue
2.59 mi · 8%
Elkader Street
0.81 mi · 2%
145th Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Continue on 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkader
00h 26m from Strawberry Point
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Strawberry Point and Sunny near Ridley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

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

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 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Strawberry Point and Ridley. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.43 km).

Strawberry Point

#1 Strawberry Point

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,193
Coordinates42.6836000, -91.5340300
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ridley

Ridley is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0647000, -91.5084800
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Strawberry Point (-91.53403, 42.6836)
End: Ridley (-91.50848, 43.0647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.98 $9.95
Premium $4.65 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.30 $6.21 $12.41

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 Strawberry Point and Ridley. The current time is 13:22:52.

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.