Red Oak, IA Road Trips

With 2 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Red Oak, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 230-mile quick runs to 238-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Red Oak, IA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

283.9 mi

Davenport, IA

Quickest Drive

4h 38m

Iowa City, IA

Plan Around Red Oak, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Red Oak, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Davenport, IA to Red Oak, IA 283.9 mi · 5h 37m Marion, IA to Red Oak, IA 240.2 mi · 4h 55m Iowa City, IA to Red Oak, IA 231.9 mi · 4h 38m

Continue From Red Oak, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Red Oak, IA to Mason City, IA 238 mi · 4h 44m Red Oak, IA to Waterloo, IA 229.5 mi · 4h 53m

Trips from Red Oak, IA

Red Oak, IA to Mason City, IA

238 mi 4h 44m

Red Oak, IA to Waterloo, IA

229.5 mi 4h 53m

Driving from Red Oak, IA

Expect an average of 234 miles and about 4h 49m behind the wheel when leaving Red Oak, IA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 238 miles (4h 53m), while the shortest is just 230 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Red Oak, IA are Mason City, IA (238 mi, 4h 44m) and Waterloo, IA (229.5 mi, 4h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 234-mile trip from Red Oak, IA, budget about $35 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Red Oak, IA and 3 routes heading into Red Oak, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 230 to 238 miles.

The longest mapped route from Red Oak, IA covers 238 miles and takes approximately 4h 53m. Shorter options start at just 230 miles.

The average route from Red Oak, IA runs about 234 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 234-mile trip from Red Oak, IA costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Red Oak, IA include Mason City, IA and Waterloo, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.