Origin
Meservey, IA
Morning in Meservey on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meservey, IA to Ventura, 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
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meservey, IA
Ярослав Сапрыкин
Ventura, IA
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
Meservey, IA to Ventura, IA is 14.7 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Balsam Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick trip, perhaps to connect two nearby towns or for a brief excursion. You won't encounter any significant highway driving, so expect a more relaxed pace throughout the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Balsam Avenue | 13.6 mi | 23m |
| 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Balsam Avenue
— 13.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meservey, IA and Ventura, IA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
2
Continue on Balsam Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Balsam Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Balsam Avenue
13 mi
·
22 min
·
Balsam Avenue
4
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 1.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Balsam Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Balsam Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
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
Ventura, IA
Morning in Ventura on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 14.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 13.6 miles on Balsam Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel. Expect to make frequent adjustments as you transition between streets like Balsam Avenue, 1st Street, and South Main Street. This is the kind of drive where you'll want to stay alert for changes in speed limits and local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Balsam Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Balsam Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Meservey, IA to Ventura, IA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.5 miles (Balsam Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Balsam Avenue. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.5 miles (Balsam Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ventura, 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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