Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osage, IA
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Stacyville, IA
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Osage, IA to Stacyville, IA is 11.8 miles and takes about 19 minutes via US-218 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Iowa, taking you from one Midwest community to another. Given its brevity, this is a straightforward connection perfect for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger trip through the region. Plan for a simple, direct transit between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 218 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Monument Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
| North 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Osage, IA and Stacyville, IA.
Start on US 218; IA 9
Turn right onto US 218
Continue on US 218
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
Continue on Broad Street
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 218 / North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Osage on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Stacyville on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 48% of the 11.8 miles on US Highway 218. You'll encounter a 5.7-mile stretch on US Highway 218 before transitioning to local streets. Expect to see rural cruising on the highway portion followed by a more contained feel as you enter town on Monument Avenue and North 7th Street.
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 early in the drive near US 218 / North 7th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Osage, IA to Stacyville, IA is easy. At 19m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 218 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Monument Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
103 ft
Total Descent
85 ft
Highest Point
1,230 ft
~8.4 mi in
Elevation Range
78 ft
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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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