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Trip from Storm Lake, IA to Newell, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

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Storm Lake, IA

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Downtown Newell, IA, IA

Newell, IA

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: 630th Street — 7.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Storm Lake, IA and Newell, IA.

1

Start on Grand Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Grand Avenue
2

Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

3.1 mi · 7 min · West Lakeshore Drive
3

Continue on US 71

1.9 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue
4

Turn left onto IA 7

7.3 mi · 10 min · 630th Street
5

Turn slight left onto West 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · West 3rd Street
6

Turn left onto South Harrison Street

394 ft · 19 sec · South Harrison Street
7

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West 2nd Street
8

Arrive at destination

West 2nd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

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.

4
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | IA 7 / 630th Street

Turn left onto IA 7 / 630th Street

Navigation decision point

4
12.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | South Harrison Street

Turn left onto South Harrison Street

Navigation decision point

5
12.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | West 2nd Street

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.78 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.09 $4.17
premium $4.72 $2.38 $4.75
diesel $4.80 $2.42 $4.83

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 28, 2026

Origin

Storm Lake, IA

Late night in Storm Lake on Monday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 15 to 20 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 27 at 9:35PM CDT until June 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 27 at 8:52PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Newell, IA

Late night in Newell on Monday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 15 to 20 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 27 at 9:35PM CDT until June 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 27 at 8:52PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM 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

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

22m 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 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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on 630th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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.

Driving Effort 2/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,425 ft 1,261 ft

Total Climb

38 ft

Total Descent

192 ft

Highest Point

1,425 ft

~0.9 mi in

Elevation Range

164 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Storm Lake, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1873

Storm Lake is a small city of about 10,600 inhabitants in northern Western Iowa.

Top landmarks

  • • Illinois Central Passenger Depot-Storm Lake — railway station in Storm Lake, Iowa
  • • Harker House — house in Storm Lake, Iowa, United States

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on 630th Street. 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 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newell, 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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