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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City in Iowa, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Saint Marys and New Virginia.
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Start on Iowa Street
2253 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street
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Turn right onto School Street
610 ft · 12 sec · School Street
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Continue on County Road R45
8.3 mi · 15 min · County Road R45
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Continue on North Street
2733 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Dunn Street
121 m · 17 sec · Dunn Street
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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.
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 R45
Continue on County Road R45
8.26 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Saint Marys
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Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 West Saint Marys
West Saint Marys is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3080500, -93.7396600 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Virginia
City in Warren County, Iowa
| Population | 489 |
| Coordinates | 41.1822200, -93.7288300 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunn Street (-93.728834, 41.182382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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