Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, IA and Newport, IA.
Start on 2nd Avenue
Continue on 6th Avenue
Continue on County Road G40
Turn left onto IA 92
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 61
Arrive at destination
3 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.
Turn left onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 61 south: Burlington
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 61
Merge point - match speed before joining
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Fredonia on Wednesday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Newport on Wednesday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
265 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
724 ft
~20.8 mi in
Elevation Range
153 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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