Origin
Melbourne, IA
Late night in Melbourne on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melbourne, IA to Ferguson, 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
14.8 mi
24 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 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.
Melbourne, IA
Kaiser Concha
Ferguson, IA
Baset Alhasan
Trip Overview
Melbourne, IA to Ferguson, IA is 14.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via 290th Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and Iowa, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, so expect a pace that's more relaxed than highway travel. This route is best suited for those who appreciate the quiet charm of rural Iowa.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 290th Street | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| 280th Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Reed Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hart Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Highway E63 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
290th Street
— 6.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne, IA and Ferguson, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
4th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto S62
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hart Avenue
4
Turn left onto E63
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
290th Street
5
Turn left onto E63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork onto E63
490 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Highway E63
7
Continue on E63
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
280th Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto IA 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reed Avenue
9
Turn left onto E63
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
290th Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto 2nd Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Street
12
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
S62 / Hart Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto S62 / Hart Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
E63 / 290th Street
Turn left onto E63 / 290th Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
E63 / County Highway E63
Keep slight right at fork onto E63 / County Highway E63
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IA 14 / Reed Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto IA 14 / Reed Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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.
Destination
Ferguson, IA
Late night in Ferguson on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be on smaller, well-maintained county roads for the entire 14.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles along 290th Street. You'll be making several turns onto roads like 280th Street and Reed Avenue. The road character remains consistent throughout, focusing on connecting rural communities rather than high-speed transit. It's a drive where you'll be more aware of your surroundings and the turns ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on 290th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near S62 / Hart Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (S62 / Hart Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (E63 / 290th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (E63 / County Highway E63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.8 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on 290th Street. 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 (S62 / Hart Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (E63 / 290th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (E63 / County Highway E63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ferguson, 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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