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Trip from Rock Falls, IA to Ventura, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

24.8 mi

40 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

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Downtown Rock Falls, IA, IA

Rock Falls, IA

Ali Soheil

Downtown Ventura, IA, IA

Ventura, IA

Arturo Añez.

Trip Overview

Rock Falls to Ventura is 24.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes via 300th Street and I 35 Business, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Iowa, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick trip. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick errand or a short leg of a longer journey. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this one.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
300th Street 7.3 mi 10m
I 35 Business 6.5 mi 9m
305th Street 3.3 mi 5m
Avenue of the Saints 3 mi 3m
CR B20 2.8 mi 4m
River Street 0.5 mi <1m
Orchid Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Raven Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 300th Street — 7.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Falls, IA and Ventura, IA.

1

Start on Glover Street

16 ft · 6 sec · Glover Street
2

Turn left onto Mill Street

31 ft · 3 sec · Mill Street
3

Turn right onto Glover Street

512 ft · 12 sec · Glover Street
4

Turn right onto CR B20

0.5 mi · 52 sec · River Street
5

Continue on CR B20

3.3 mi · 5 min · 305th Street
6

Turn slight left onto CR B20

0.2 mi · 19 sec · CR B20
7

Continue on Raven Avenue

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Raven Avenue
8

Keep slight right at fork onto CR B20

2.6 mi · 4 min · CR B20
9

Turn left onto US 65

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Orchid Avenue
10

Turn right onto CR B20

7.3 mi · 10 min · 300th Street
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
12

Merge onto I 35; IA 27

3.0 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
13

Take the exit onto I 35 Business

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 35 Business
Toward I 35 Business, US 18 west, IA 122 east: Clear Lake, Mason City
14

Turn right onto I 35 Business; US 18

6.2 mi · 9 min · I 35 Business; US 18
15

Turn left onto CR S14

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mill Street

Turn left onto Mill Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Glover Street

Turn right onto Glover Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | CR B20

Keep slight right at fork onto CR B20

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
7.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | CR B20 / 300th Street

Turn right onto CR B20 / 300th Street

Navigation decision point

5
18.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 35 Business

Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 Business, US 18 west, IA 122 east: Clear Lake, Mason City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35 Business, US 18 west, IA 122 east:...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.66 one way

$7.32 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.04 $8.09
premium $4.72 $4.60 $9.21
diesel $4.80 $4.68 $9.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.60 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.59

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 10, 2026

Origin

Rock Falls, IA

Late night in Rock Falls on Tuesday

Local time

5:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 2 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 5:10PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 4:48PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Ventura, IA

Late night in Ventura on Tuesday

Local time

5:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 3 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 5:10PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 4:48PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

37m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than settling into a long, straight stretch. With highway sharing at only 26%, much of your time will be spent on local roads like 300th Street and 305th Street, interspersed with a bit of I 35 Business. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on 300th Street, offering a brief respite from frequent directional changes. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where constant attention to navigation is key.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on 300th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Glover Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR B20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,263 ft 1,107 ft

Total Climb

257 ft

Total Descent

102 ft

Highest Point

1,263 ft

~24.8 mi in

Elevation Range

156 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Rock Falls, IA to Ventura, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Mason City along the way.

Mason City

18.1 mi in | ~27m | via I 35 Business

About the Cities

Starting in Rock Falls, IA

Full guide →

Arriving in Ventura, 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 37m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on 300th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: near the start (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Glover Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR B20): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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