Origin
Saint Ansgar, IA
Night in Saint Ansgar on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Ansgar, IA to Osage, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Ansgar, IA
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Osage, IA
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Trip Overview
Saint Ansgar to Osage is 11.9 miles and takes about 17 minutes via United States Highway 218, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short drive entirely within the Midwest region of Iowa. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick journey between two nearby towns. You'll be spending almost the entire time on main roads, making it an easy and predictable drive with minimal fuss. Consider this a simple hop rather than a grand adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 218 | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| North 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Train Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 218
— 10.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Ansgar, IA and Osage, IA.
1
Start on Train Lane
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
Train Lane
2
Turn right onto CR 105
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
3
Continue on US 218
11 mi
·
14 min
·
United States Highway 218
4
Continue on US 218
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 7th Street
5
Turn left onto US 218; IA 9
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 218; IA 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 105 / West 4th Street
Turn right onto CR 105 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 218; IA 9 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 218; IA 9 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Osage, IA
Night in Osage on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on main roads like United States Highway 218, North 7th Street, and West 4th Street. You'll experience one continuous stretch of 10.6 miles on United States Highway 218, offering a consistent driving experience for the bulk of the trip. The road maintains a steady pace, allowing for smooth travel without frequent interruptions. As you approach Osage, the highway transitions into local streets, marking a clear change in the driving environment.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on United States Highway 218.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 218 and North 7th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 105 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Ansgar, IA to Osage, IA is easy. At 17m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 105 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (US 218; IA 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on United States Highway 218. 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: near the start (CR 105 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (US 218; IA 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Osage, 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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