Fort Leonard Wood to Newton, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

280 miles 450.6 km · straight line
350 miles estimated 563.3 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$34 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Fort Leonard Wood from Newton, Iowa?

The distance from Fort Leonard Wood to Newton, Iowa is 280 miles (450.6 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Iowa is located N of Fort Leonard Wood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 350 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and Newton, Iowa in Iowa.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Leonard Wood and Newton, Iowa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Leonard Wood to Newton, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $34 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $42–$122* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Leonard Wood & Newton, Iowa

Quick Facts

Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m elevation
Newton, Iowa
41.70°N, 93.05°W
America/Chicago
290m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients