Origin
Fredonia, IA
Late night in Fredonia on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredonia, IA to Newport, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredonia, IA
Efrem Efre
Newport, IA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Fredonia, IA to Newport, IA is 20.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 61 and State Highway 92, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, making it an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick local hop. Given its brief duration and highway-focused nature, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without much need for extensive planning. You'll be on major roads for almost the entire journey, so expect consistent travel conditions. Consider this a functional route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 13 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 92 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| County Road G40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, IA and Newport, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Continue on 6th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
6th Avenue
3
Continue on County Road G40
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
County Road G40
4
Turn left onto IA 92
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 92
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 61 south: Burlington
6
Merge onto US 61
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 61
7
Arrive at destination
US 61
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 92 / State Highway 92
Turn left onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward US 61 south: Burlington
Navigation decision point
Toward US 61 south: Burlington
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 61
Merge onto US 61
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newport, IA
Late night in Newport on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey on major roads like US 61 and State Highway 92. You'll experience a consistent pace, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 13 miles on US 61. The transition to County Road G40 is minimal, meaning the character of the drive remains largely the same throughout. Expect smooth sailing on well-maintained highways that prioritize direct travel. This isn't a route for winding backroads; it's about efficient movement.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and State Highway 92. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IA 92 / State Highway 92.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fredonia, IA to Newport, IA is easy. At 26m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newport, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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