Origin
McGregor, IA
Late night in McGregor on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McGregor, IA to Ridley, 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
25m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McGregor, IA
Alexander Krivitskiy
Ridley, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA is 18.3 miles and takes about 25 minutes via US 18, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and IA, making it a convenient local hop. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a straightforward drive without much fuss. It's a quick transit that's perfect if you're looking to cover a small distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 18 | 16 mi | 21m |
| Klein Brewery Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 18
— 16 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGregor, IA and Ridley, IA.
1
Start on 7th Street
321 ft
·
5 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto IA 76; US 18 Business
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on IA 76; US 18 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Klein Brewery Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 18
16 mi
·
21 min
·
US 18
5
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
498 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 18
At end of road, turn left onto US 18
Navigation decision point
3
18.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Ridley, IA
Late night in Ridley on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
25m 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 highway-focused, with 87% of the route utilizing major roads like US 18. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 16 miles on US 18, indicating a consistent, faster pace for most of your journey. The transition from US 18 to Klein Brewery Road and then West Main Street will mark the shift from open highway to more local, perhaps slower, segments as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness over winding country lanes.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on US 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 18 and Klein Brewery Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 18.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McGregor, IA to Ridley, IA is easy. At 25m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 18): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on US 18. 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 2.2 miles (US 18): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Effigy Mounds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ridley, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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