How far is West Saint Marys, IA from New Virginia, IA?

The driving distance from West Saint Marys, IA to New Virginia, IA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 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
9.26 mi
00h 14m
Flight
8.71 mi
14.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.71 mi
Kilometers
14.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.26 mi
Kilometers
14.91 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Virginia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in West Saint Marys
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Saint Marys
2026-04-16T01:18
Arrive New Virginia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 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 West Saint Marys
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
Saint Marys
IA

City in Iowa, USA

From West Saint Marys
4.7 mi
00h 07m
To New Virginia
4.6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Saint Marys and New Virginia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Saint Marys and New Virginia.

  1. 1

    Start on Iowa Street

    2253 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School Street

    610 ft · 12 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road R45

    8.3 mi · 15 min · County Road R45

  4. 4

    Continue on North Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · North Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dunn Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Dunn Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Saint Marys and New Virginia.

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
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road R45
8.26 mi · 89%
North Street
0.52 mi · 6%
Iowa Street
0.43 mi · 5%
School Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Dunn Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road R45

Continue on County Road R45

8.26 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
+0.6 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Marys
00h 07m from West Saint Marys
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Saint Marys and Chance Rain Showers near New Virginia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Saint Marys to New Virginia?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 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?

Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from West Saint Marys and 4.6 miles from New Virginia.

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

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Saint Marys and Chance Rain Showers near New Virginia.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Marys

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

30 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

60 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

115 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Saint Marys and New Virginia. Straight-line distance: 8.71 mi (14.02 km).

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#1 West Saint Marys

West Saint Marys is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3080500, -93.7396600
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Virginia

City in Warren County, Iowa

Population489
Coordinates41.1822200, -93.7288300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Iowa Street (-93.739659, 41.308016)
End: Dunn Street (-93.728834, 41.182382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.24
Round trip
$2.49
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.24 $2.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.40 $2.81
Premium $4.65 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $5.30 $1.75 $3.50

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 West Saint Marys and New Virginia. The current time is 01:18:59.

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.