Origin
Letts, IA
Late night in Letts on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Letts, IA to Newport, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Letts, IA
Barnabas Davoti
Newport, IA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Letts, IA to Newport, IA is 18.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via US 61, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, offering a quick hop across Iowa. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for adding to another journey or for a quick local errand. The drive is predominantly highway, making it straightforward and efficient for covering the distance. You can expect a simple, no-fuss transition between these two Iowa locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| County Highway 305 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| County Road X43 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nebraska Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Vine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Letts, IA and Newport, IA.
1
Start on North Cherry Street
423 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Cherry Street
2
Turn left onto East Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Vine Street
3
Turn right onto Nebraska Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nebraska Street
4
Continue on County Road X43
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
County Road X43
5
Turn left onto County Highway 305
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 305
6
Turn right onto US 61; IA 92
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 61; IA 92
7
Arrive at destination
US 61
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 2.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Vine Street
Turn left onto East Vine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Nebraska Street
Turn right onto Nebraska Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
County Highway 305
Turn left onto County Highway 305
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 61; IA 92
Turn right onto US 61; IA 92
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
3:09 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
22m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of the route utilizing major roads like US 61. You'll experience the efficiency of a highway-focused profile, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 16.3 miles on US 61. This means you'll be on higher-speed roads for most of your journey, making for a swift and direct passage. County Highway 305 and County Road X43 make up the remaining portion, offering a slight variation in the road character but maintaining the overall highway feel. Expect a smooth and uninterrupted driving experience.
96% 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: 16.3 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and County Highway 305. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Vine Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Nebraska Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (County Highway 305): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 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 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Nebraska Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (County Highway 305): Navigation decision point.
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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