How far is Trenton, IA from New London, IA?
The driving distance from Trenton, IA to New London, IA is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henry County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and New London.
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Start on 5th Street
79 m · 5 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on 170th Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · 170th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue of the Saints
4.4 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
3.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 East, 163 East: Mount Pleasant, Burlington
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East, IA 163 East: Burlington
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto 260th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 260th Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2863 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
136 m · 25 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and New London.
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.
US 34 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East, IA 163 East: Burlington
5.01 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to New London?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Trenton and 10.1 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and New London. Straight-line distance: 15.5 mi (24.95 km).
#1 Trenton
Trenton is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0616900, -91.6373900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 40.9269800, -91.3996000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-91.399608, 40.926877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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