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Trip from Clemons, IA to Rhodes, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

14.8 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Downtown Clemons, IA, IA

Clemons, IA

Efrem Efre

Downtown Rhodes, IA, IA

Rhodes, IA

Mark Thomas

Trip Overview

Clemons to Rhodes is 14.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Eastman Avenue, Cooper Avenue, and Lincoln Highway, 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 local drive. It's the kind of quick hop that makes for an easy afternoon excursion or a simple connection between two points. You won't encounter any major highways on this journey, so expect a more community-focused feel as you travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eastman Avenue 6 mi 10m
Cooper Avenue 5 mi 8m
Lincoln Highway 1 mi 1m
North Marietta Street 0.7 mi 1m
1st Avenue North 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street Road 0.4 mi <1m
3rd Avenue Southwest 0.4 mi <1m
Bevins Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Eastman Avenue — 6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clemons, IA and Rhodes, IA.

1

Start on 165th Street

54 ft · 6 sec · 165th Street
2

Turn left onto Bevins Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Bevins Street
3

Continue on Eastman Avenue

4.2 mi · 7 min · Eastman Avenue
4

Keep slight right at fork onto County Highway S52

526 ft · 10 sec · County Highway S52
5

Continue on Main Street Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Main Street Road
6

Turn left onto Eastman Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastman Avenue
7

Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest

67 ft · 2 sec · 7th Street Northwest
8

Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

0.6 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue North
9

Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 4th Street Southwest
10

Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

0.4 mi · 40 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
11

Turn right onto US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
12

Turn left onto Cooper Avenue

5.0 mi · 8 min · Cooper Avenue
13

Continue on North Marietta Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Marietta Street
14

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Walnut Street
15

Turn right onto North Main Street

29 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — 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 | Bevins Street

Turn left onto Bevins Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | County Highway S52

Keep slight right at fork onto County Highway S52

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
5 mi into trip | ~8m in | Eastman Avenue

Turn left onto Eastman Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
7.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | 4th Street Southwest

Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

5
14.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.20 one way

$4.39 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.48 $4.96
premium $4.65 $2.71 $5.42
diesel $5.30 $3.09 $6.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.59
EV Truck/SUV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Clemons, IA

Evening in Clemons on Monday

Local time

7:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

NE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:58PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 10:25AM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Rhodes, IA

Evening in Rhodes on Monday

Local time

7:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

NE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:58PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 10:25AM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

26m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 14.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6 miles along Eastman Avenue. As you drive, you'll notice the road weaving through familiar Iowa landscapes, with the need for constant attention to navigation due to the numerous turns.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Eastman Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bevins Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bevins Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (County Highway S52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (Eastman Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,078 ft 955 ft

Total Climb

178 ft

Total Descent

108 ft

Highest Point

1,078 ft

~3.2 mi in

Elevation Range

123 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Clemons, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1882

Arriving in Rhodes, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1882

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 26m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Eastman Avenue. 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 (Bevins Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (County Highway S52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (Eastman Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rhodes, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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