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Trip from Osage, IA to McIntire, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

21.2 mi

34 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States

Osage, IA

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Downtown McIntire, IA, IA

McIntire, IA

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Trip Overview

Osage, IA to McIntire, IA is 21.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via State Highway 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within the Midwest region of Iowa. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick connection between these two points. Consider this trip if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment. The route is primarily on well-maintained state and county roads, making for a smooth journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 9 12 mi 16m
Walnut Avenue 4.7 mi 8m
County Road T42 3 mi 4m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
1st Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 9 — 12 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osage, IA and McIntire, IA.

1

Start on US 218; IA 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
2

Continue on US 218; IA 9

3.0 mi · 4 min · County Road T42
3

Continue on IA 9

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 9
4

Turn left onto Walnut Avenue

4.7 mi · 8 min · Walnut Avenue
5

Continue on 1st Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · 1st Street
6

Arrive at destination

1st Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
16 mi into trip | ~22m in | Walnut Avenue

Turn left onto Walnut Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.54 one way

$7.07 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.84 $7.69
premium $5.26 $4.39 $8.78
diesel $6.18 $5.16 $10.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36

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.

Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Osage, IA

Afternoon in Osage on Saturday

Local time

1:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Rain Showers

NW 15 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:57PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

McIntire, IA

Afternoon in McIntire on Saturday

Local time

1:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Rain Showers

NW 12 to 15 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:57PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

1 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

32m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 56% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on State Highway 9, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12 miles. As you progress, the route transitions from state highways to local roads like Walnut Avenue and County Road T42, offering a glimpse into the rural Iowa landscape. Expect a blend of faster travel on the main highway sections and a more relaxed pace as you navigate the county roads closer to McIntire.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on State Highway 9.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near Walnut Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Osage, IA to McIntire, IA is easy. At 32m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 16 miles (Walnut Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,273 ft 1,126 ft

Total Climb

221 ft

Total Descent

130 ft

Highest Point

1,273 ft

~21.2 mi in

Elevation Range

148 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Osage, IA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Nathaniel Cobb and Lucetia Baily Deering House — house in Osage, Iowa

Arriving in McIntire, IA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12 miles on State Highway 9. 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 16 miles (Walnut Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McIntire, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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