Origin
Swaledale, IA
Late night in Swaledale on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swaledale, IA to Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swaledale, IA
CB22 Airport Cars
Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, IA
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
Swaledale to Lakeside Acres Mobile Park is 14.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 35, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Iowa, making it a simple hop across the Midwest. The profile indicates a highway-focused drive, so expect efficient travel. With no designated stops and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for those needing to cover a short distance without much fuss. It's a straightforward journey that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| 4th Avenue South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 150th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South 8th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 35 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Shore Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 14th Avenue South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arthur Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 10.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swaledale, IA and Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
208 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
3rd Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Arthur Street
4
Continue on CR B60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
150th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto I 35
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35
7
Take the exit onto I 35 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 35 Business
Toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason City
8
Turn left onto I 35 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue South
9
Turn left onto South 8th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 8th Street
10
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
14th Avenue South
11
At end of road, turn left onto South Shore Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Shore Drive
12
Turn right onto South Lakeview Drive
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Lakeview Drive
13
Arrive at destination
South Lakeview Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.1 — 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
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arthur Street
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 35 Business
Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason...
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 35 Business / 4th Avenue South
Turn left onto I 35 Business / 4th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Shore Drive
At end of road, turn left onto South Shore Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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
Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, IA
Late night in Lakeside Acres Mobile Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
22 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
19m 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 drive is predominantly on highways, with 72% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 35. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 14.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles on I 35, meaning there are few distractions and a consistent pace. The route progresses with minimal changes in road type, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery. Expect a straightforward driving experience focused on covering ground quickly.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and 4th Avenue South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Arthur Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.8 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Swaledale, IA and Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, IA, road signs point toward Cr B35: Clear Lake and Mason City.
Cr B35: Clear Lake
11.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 35 Business
Mason City
11.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 35 Business
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on I 35. 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 (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Arthur Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.8 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, 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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