Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mapleside, IA
Alexas Fotos
Sutherland, IA
Mats Van Lishout
Mapleside, IA to Sutherland, IA is 9 miles and takes about 13m via 470th Street and State Highway 10, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Iowa. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick transfer or to connect to a larger trip without significant time commitment. The route primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 470th Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Silver Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 10 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Southern Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleside, IA and Sutherland, IA.
Start on US 59
Continue on US 59; IA 10
Continue on IA 10
Continue on IA 10
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Mapleside on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Sutherland on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only about 22% on State Highway 10. You'll experience rural cruising for most of the 9 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 4.1 miles on 470th Street. Expect a relaxed pace as you transition from Silver Avenue to the highway and then back to local roads.
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 8.6 miles in near Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mapleside, IA to Sutherland, IA is easy. At 13m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
132 ft
Total Descent
162 ft
Highest Point
1,488 ft
~7.7 mi in
Elevation Range
83 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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