Origin
Maquoketa, IA
Morning in Maquoketa on Sunday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maquoketa, IA to Spragueville, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
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
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maquoketa, IA
Diego F. Parra
Spragueville, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Maquoketa to Spragueville is 14.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via State Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick hop between these two locations. You'll find it to be a practical route for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a simple connection rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 64 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| East Platt Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 400th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Division Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 64
— 12.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maquoketa, IA and Spragueville, IA.
1
Start on South Main Street
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto IA 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Platt Street
3
Continue on IA 64
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 64
4
Turn left onto CR Z20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
400th Avenue
5
Continue on CR Z20
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Division Street
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — 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
|
IA 64 / East Platt Street
Turn right onto IA 64 / East Platt Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR Z20 / 400th Avenue
Turn left onto CR Z20 / 400th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Spragueville, IA
Morning in Spragueville on Sunday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey utilizing main roads like State Highway 64 and 400th Avenue. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.5 miles on State Highway 64, offering a consistent pace. The drive is primarily characterized by its highway nature, meaning you can expect straightforward travel for the majority of the trip. It's less about varied scenery and more about efficient transit.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on State Highway 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 64 and East Platt Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IA 64 / East Platt Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maquoketa, IA to Spragueville, IA is easy. At 22m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 64 / East Platt Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (CR Z20 / 400th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on State Highway 64. 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 (IA 64 / East Platt Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (CR Z20 / 400th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spragueville, 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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