Sheldon, IA Road Trips
Sheldon, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 142-mile quick runs to 320-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Sheldon, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
319.7 mi
Dubuque, IA
Quickest Drive
3h 26m
Mason City, IA
Plan Around Sheldon, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sheldon, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sheldon, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sheldon, IA
Driving from Sheldon, IA
On average, trips departing from Sheldon, IA run 226 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 53m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 320 miles (6h 30m), while the shortest is just 142 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Sheldon, IA most often head toward Dubuque, IA (319.7 mi, 6h 30m), West Des Moines, IA (214.7 mi, 4h 43m), and Mason City, IA (142.1 mi, 3h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.9 per gallon. For the typical 226-mile trip from Sheldon, IA, budget about $35 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Sheldon, IA and 3 routes heading into Sheldon, IA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 142 to 320 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sheldon, IA covers 320 miles and takes approximately 6h 30m. Shorter options start at just 142 miles.
The average route from Sheldon, IA runs about 226 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.9/gallon for regular), the average 226-mile trip from Sheldon, IA costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sheldon, IA include Dubuque, IA, West Des Moines, IA and Mason City, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sheldon, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,386
Median Income
$68,448
Median Home Value
$173,600
Median Age
35.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Sheldon, IA
A sampling of people born in Sheldon, IA.
George Kelly
1905–1967
American psychologist and therapist (1905–1967)
Terry Brands
1968
American Olympic wrestler
Dennis Marion Schnurr
1948
Catholic archbishop (born 1948)
A. G. Kruger
1979
American hammer thrower
City data from Wikidata (Q1590850), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Sheldon, IA
Sheldon is in Western Iowa.
Sheldon Prairie Museum, 319 10th Street, ☏ +1 712 324-5108. 1:00-4:00 PM on Thursdays only. (updated Mar 2022)
Main Street 3, 401 9th St, ☏ +1 712 324-2344, +1 712 324-2121 (movie line). Three-screen cinema. Evening shows $7.50 adults, $5.50 children/seniors; matinees (before 6PM) $6 for everyone; students $5 on Thursdays with ID; seniors $5 on Mondays.
Langers Bar and Grill / Cook's Cafe (Family Table Restaurants), 207 8th St, ☏ +1 712 324-7288. M-Th 6AM-10PM, F-Sa 6AM-11PM, Su 8AM-7PM.
Holiday Inn Express, 201 34th Ave, ☏ +1 712 324-3000, fax: +1 712 324-3100. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Super 8, 210 N 2nd Ave, ☏ +1 712-800-0014, fax: +1 712 324-8352. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
Most people drive, but if you have your own plane, there's another option. 1 Sheldon Municipal Airport. General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service. (updated Aug 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Sheldon (Iowa) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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