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Trip from Sanborn, IA to Mapleside, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

14.6 mi

23 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 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
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.

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Downtown Sanborn, IA, IA

Sanborn, IA

Viridiana Rivera

Downtown Mapleside, IA, IA

Mapleside, IA

Alexas Fotos

Trip Overview

This short, 14.6-mile journey from Sanborn to Mapleside in Iowa is easily manageable in about 21 minutes, making it perfect as a quick day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this drive is quite budget-friendly. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Silver Avenue, North Rerick Avenue, and 320th Street, offering a true sense of navigating the Midwest landscape. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, you can complete this entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward drive through the heart of Iowa.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Silver Avenue 11.1 mi 15m
North Rerick Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
320th Street 1.4 mi 2m
Main Street 0.3 mi 1m
US-18 0.2 mi <1m
East 2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Silver Avenue — 11.1 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn, IA and Mapleside, IA.

1

Start on East 2nd Street

47 ft · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 18

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US-18
4

Continue on US 18

1.4 mi · 2 min · 320th Street
5

Turn right onto US 59

6.0 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on US 59

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Rerick Avenue
7

Continue on US 59

5.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Avenue
8

Arrive at destination

US 59

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 18 / US-18

Turn right onto US 18 / US-18

Navigation decision point

6
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 59 / Silver Avenue

Turn right onto US 59 / Silver Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.26 one way

$4.53 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $2.48 $4.96
premium $4.93 $2.83 $5.67
diesel $5.60 $3.22 $6.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93

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 Aug 14, 2026

Origin

Sanborn, IA

Evening in Sanborn on Friday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 10 to 15 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 14 at 10:16AM CDT until August 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 14 at 10:16AM CDT until August 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Mapleside, IA

Evening in Mapleside on Friday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 10 to 15 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 14 at 10:16AM CDT until August 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 14 at 10:16AM CDT until August 15 at 10:00AM 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m 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?

The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy and local, with only a 2% highway share. You'll be navigating a series of local streets and county roads, primarily on Silver Avenue, North Rerick Avenue, and 320th Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles along Silver Avenue, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. This route will feel like an authentic local exploration rather than a high-speed transit, demanding your attention for navigation through its many turns.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Silver 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 early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Sanborn, IA to Mapleside, IA is easy. At 21m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 18 / US-18): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 59 / Silver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,560 ft 1,456 ft

Total Climb

68 ft

Total Descent

165 ft

Highest Point

1,560 ft

~2.1 mi in

Elevation Range

104 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Sanborn, IA

Full guide →

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 21m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Silver 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 18 / US-18): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 59 / Silver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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