Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andrew, IA
Mikhail Nilov
Spragueville, IA
Tom Fisk
Andrew, IA to Spragueville, IA is 11.7 miles and takes about 20m via Iron Bridge Road and Ansel Briggs Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Iowa. It's a straightforward trip connecting two nearby communities, ideal for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration. Expect minimal travel time, making it easy to fit into any schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Bridge Road | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| Ansel Briggs Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Calhoun Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Andrew, IA and Spragueville, IA.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto CR E17
At end of road, turn left onto IA 62
Continue on IA 62
Turn left onto Iron Bridge Road
Continue on West Main Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR E17 / West Calhoun Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto IA 62 / South Jefferson Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Iron Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Andrew on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Spragueville on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the majority of your time on Iron Bridge Road, with a continuous stretch of 9.9 miles. The drive begins on local roads and transitions to county highways, offering a consistent rural cruising experience without the complexity of highway merging or frequent exits. You'll be navigating primarily through local and county-maintained routes.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR E17 / West Calhoun Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Andrew, IA to Spragueville, IA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR E17 / West Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 62 / South Jefferson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.4 miles (Iron Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
169 ft
Total Descent
397 ft
Highest Point
902 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
267 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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