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Trip from Keokuk, IA to New Boston, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

14 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Keokuk, IA, IA

Keokuk, IA

Egor Komarov

Downtown New Boston, IA, IA

New Boston, IA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Keokuk to New Boston is 14 miles and takes about 19 minutes via US 61, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick hop between towns. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, making it ideal for spontaneous travel or as a brief leg on a longer journey. Consider this route when you need a simple, direct connection between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 61 5.6 mi 6m
US 218 4.8 mi 7m
Main Street 3.5 mi 5m
277th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 61 — 5.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keokuk, IA and New Boston, IA.

1

Start on US 136

3.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
2

Continue on US 61; US 218

5.6 mi · 6 min · US 61; US 218
3

Turn left onto US 218

4.8 mi · 7 min · US 218
4

Turn right onto 277th Street

281 ft · 12 sec · 277th Street
5

Arrive at destination

277th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 218

Turn left onto US 218

Navigation decision point

4
13.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | 277th Street

Turn right onto 277th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.07 one way

$4.13 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.28 $4.56
premium $4.72 $2.60 $5.20
diesel $4.80 $2.64 $5.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 7, 2026

Origin

Keokuk, IA

Late night in Keokuk on Sunday

Local time

3:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:56AM CDT until July 7 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:01PM CDT until July 11 at 4:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

New Boston, IA

Late night in New Boston on Sunday

Local time

3:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:56AM CDT until July 7 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:01PM CDT until July 11 at 4:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

19m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 75% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 61 and US 218, experiencing a consistent highway feel. The longest stretch without a significant turn or exit is approximately 5.6 miles on US 61. The route transitions from these main highways onto Main Street as you approach your destination. Expect a practical, efficient driving experience rather than a winding scenic tour.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on US 61.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and US 218. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near US 218.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Keokuk, IA to New Boston, IA is easy. At 19m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (US 218): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (277th Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

695 ft 569 ft

Total Climb

163 ft

Total Descent

37 ft

Highest Point

695 ft

~14 mi in

Elevation Range

126 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Keokuk, IA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Church of All Saints — church in Keokuk, Iowa
  • • Gen. Samuel R. Curtis House — historic house in Iowa, United States
  • • George M. Verity — American historic towboat

Arriving in New Boston, IA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.6 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 9.1 miles (US 218): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (277th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Boston, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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