Origin
Rockwell, IA
Morning in Rockwell on Tuesday
Local time
8:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockwell, IA to Ventura, 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
36m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 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
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockwell, IA
César+Mirna Choto
Ventura, IA
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
Rockwell, IA to Ventura, IA is 25.7 miles and takes about 36m via Avenue of the Saints and US 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Midwest, specifically within Iowa, making it an easy local excursion. You'll primarily navigate through rural landscapes on a mix of main roads and local avenues. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as a segment of a larger Iowa adventure, offering a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 9 mi | 10m |
| Partridge Avenue | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| US 18 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| 4th Avenue South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South 8th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 35 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell, IA and Ventura, IA.
1
Start on Main Street East
368 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street East
2
Turn right onto Oak Street North
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street North
3
Turn left onto Elm Street West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street West
4
Turn right onto US 65
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Partridge Avenue
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
6
Merge onto US 18; IA 27
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit onto I 35 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 35 Business
Toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason City
8
Turn left onto I 35 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue South
9
Turn right onto I 35 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 8th Street
10
Turn left onto US 18
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 18
11
Turn left onto CR S14
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Street North
Turn right onto Oak Street North
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street West
Turn left onto Elm Street West
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 65 / Partridge Avenue
Turn right onto US 65 / Partridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 35 Business
Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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.
Destination
Ventura, IA
Morning in Ventura on Tuesday
Local time
8:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
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
36m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 21% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The drive will feel like navigating through familiar county roads, with frequent turns guiding you through the Iowa landscape. It's less about cruising on an open highway and more about engaging with the local road network.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Oak Street North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Oak Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Elm Street West): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 65 / Partridge Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rockwell, IA and Ventura, IA, road signs point toward Cr B35: Clear Lake and Mason City.
Cr B35: Clear Lake
18.2 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 35 Business
Mason City
18.2 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 35 Business
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Avenue of the Saints. 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 0.1 miles (Oak Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Elm Street West): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 65 / Partridge Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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