Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miles, IA
Jerson Martins
Spragueville, IA
Tom Fisk
Miles, IA to Spragueville, IA is 7.5 miles and takes about 11 minutes via State Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa. It's a very short drive, making it ideal for those who need to cover minimal distance between two points without a significant time commitment. You'll find this route offers a straightforward connection, suitable for a quick hop or as part of a larger travel plan.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 64 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| East White Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 400th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Division Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Section Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Miles, IA and Spragueville, IA.
Start on CR Z40
Turn right onto Section Road
Turn straight onto IA 64
Turn straight onto IA 64
Continue on IA 64
Turn right onto CR Z20
Continue on CR Z20
Turn left onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Section Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR Z20 / 400th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
| premium | $5.25 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Miles on Friday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Spragueville on Friday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is mostly highway, with 64% of the drive on State Highway 64. You'll experience a stretch of 4.8 miles on State Highway 64 before transitioning to surface roads like East White Street and 400th Avenue. Expect a brief period of highway cruising followed by a short segment on local roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 64 and East White Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Section Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Miles, IA to Spragueville, IA is easy. At 11m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Section Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (CR Z20 / 400th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
73 ft
Total Descent
215 ft
Highest Point
828 ft
~1.1 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
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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