Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Maquoketa, IA and Spragueville, IA.
Start on South Main Street
Turn right onto IA 64
Continue on IA 64
Turn left onto CR Z20
Continue on CR Z20
Turn left onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
3 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.
Turn right onto IA 64 / East Platt Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR Z20 / 400th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| premium | $5.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
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, 2026-10-19.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Maquoketa on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:44AM CDT until October 13 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Afternoon in Spragueville on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:44AM CDT until October 13 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
281 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
885 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
228 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Maquoketa, IA
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:45-16:00; Sa,Su 12:00-16:00
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the start, right off the route
IA
Visit websiteMuseum
Early in the drive, short detour
IA
Caravan_site
Near the start, right off the route
Maquoketa, IA
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1838
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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