Origin
Newport, IA
Late night in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, IA to Letts, 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.
Newport, IA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Letts, IA
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
Newport to Letts 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 hop stays within Iowa, connecting two points in the Midwest region. You'll find yourself on a primarily highway-focused drive, making it a quick and straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip, perhaps as a connector to a larger journey or for a local errand. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; it's designed to be completed well within a single day.
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 |
| South Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Cherry Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, IA and Letts, IA.
1
Start on US 61
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 61
2
Turn left onto County Highway 305
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 305
3
At end of road, turn right onto County Road X43
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
County Road X43
4
Continue on Nebraska Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nebraska Street
5
Turn left onto East Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Vine Street
6
Turn right onto South Cherry Street
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Cherry Street
7
Arrive at destination
North Cherry Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 16.3 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
County Highway 305
Turn left onto County Highway 305
Navigation decision point
4
18 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
County Road X43
At end of road, turn right onto County Road X43
Navigation decision point
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Vine Street
Turn left onto East Vine Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Cherry Street
Turn right onto South Cherry Street
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
Letts, IA
Late night in Letts on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 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 overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roads like US 61 and County Road X43. Expect a consistent pace for much of the 18.7 miles, including a longest stretch of 16.3 miles primarily on US 61. The road profile suggests a smooth, efficient drive without many interruptions. You'll likely experience the feel of a typical Midwest highway, designed for steady travel rather than winding scenic exploration. The route is geared towards getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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 16.3 miles in near County Highway 305.
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 16.3 miles (County Highway 305): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (County Road X43): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (East Vine Street): 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 16.3 miles (County Highway 305): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (County Road X43): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Letts, 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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