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Trip from Graettinger, IA to Mallard, IA

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

Drive Time

37m

Distance

25.1 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

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Downtown Graettinger, IA, IA

Graettinger, IA

Damien Schnorhk

Downtown Mallard, IA, IA

Mallard, IA

Veronika Andrews

Trip Overview

Graettinger to Mallard is 25.1 miles and takes about 37 minutes via local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Iowa's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. If you're looking for a quick connection between these two communities, this route fits the bill without demanding a significant time commitment. It's a simple, direct path that gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
460th Avenue 11 mi 15m
420th Avenue 7.7 mi 10m
360th Street 2.9 mi 3m
Broadway Street 1 mi 2m
450th Avenue 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 2m
Robins Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Inman Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 460th Avenue — 11 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Graettinger, IA and Mallard, IA.

1

Start on Robins Avenue

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Robins Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto IA 4

7.7 mi · 10 min · 420th Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 18; IA 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · 360th Street
4

Continue on US 18; IA 4

1.0 mi · 1 min · 450th Avenue
5

Continue on US 18; IA 4

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
6

Turn right onto IA 4

1.0 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
7

Continue on IA 4

11 mi · 15 min · 460th Avenue
8

Turn right onto Inman Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Inman Avenue
9

Turn left onto South East Street

515 ft · 22 sec · South East Street
10

Arrive at destination

South East Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | IA 4 / 420th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto IA 4 / 420th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 18; IA 4 / 360th Street

Turn left onto US 18; IA 4 / 360th Street

Navigation decision point

4
12.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | IA 4 / Broadway Street

Turn right onto IA 4 / Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

4
24.8 mi into trip | ~36m in | Inman Avenue

Turn right onto Inman Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
25 mi into trip | ~37m in | South East Street

Turn left onto South East Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.92 one way

$7.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.31 $8.62
premium $4.89 $4.83 $9.66
diesel $5.61 $5.54 $11.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.64 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.51 $1.61

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Graettinger, IA

Late night in Graettinger on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Sunny

S 17 to 21 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:05AM CDT until April 21 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:05AM CDT until April 21 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Mallard, IA

Late night in Mallard on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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

37m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 25.1-mile journey, as indicated by the route profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on county roads like 460th Avenue and 420th Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles on 460th Avenue, providing a brief period of consistent driving before more turns appear. This route offers a true feel for rural Iowa road navigation.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on 460th Avenue.

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 0.3 miles in near IA 4 / 420th Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Graettinger, IA to Mallard, IA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 4 / 420th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 18; IA 4 / 360th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (IA 4 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m 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 11 miles on 460th 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: at 0.3 miles (IA 4 / 420th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 18; IA 4 / 360th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (IA 4 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mallard, 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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