Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Storm Lake, IA
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Newell, IA
Sami Abdullah
Storm Lake to Newell is 12.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via 630th Street, West Lakeshore Drive, and 130th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Iowa's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two nearby points. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick errand, a scenic detour, or as part of a larger regional exploration without requiring significant time commitment. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a relaxed drive with minimal complexity.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 630th Street | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Lakeshore Drive | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| 130th Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Storm Lake, IA and Newell, IA.
Start on Grand Avenue
Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
Continue on US 71
Turn left onto IA 7
Turn slight left onto West 3rd Street
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto IA 7 / 630th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
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
Evening in Storm Lake on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Newell on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
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 entirely on surface roads, with no highway miles to consider. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles along 630th Street. You can expect a consistent pace throughout, as you won't be merging onto or exiting from high-speed highways. The profile suggests a cruising experience on local roads, likely with typical rural intersections and speed limits.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near IA 7 / 630th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Storm Lake, IA to Newell, IA is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (IA 7 / 630th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (South Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
1,425 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
164 ft
Founded 1873
Storm Lake is a small city of about 10,600 inhabitants in northern Western Iowa.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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