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Trip from Swaledale, IA to Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 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.

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Downtown Swaledale, IA, IA

Swaledale, IA

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Downtown Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, IA, IA

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 10

5 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

$2.22 one way

$4.43 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $2.43 $4.86
premium $4.93 $2.77 $5.55
diesel $5.60 $3.15 $6.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

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.

Forecast as of Aug 16, 2026

Origin

Swaledale, IA

Night in Swaledale on Saturday

Local time

11:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

WNW 3 to 7 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 9:53PM CDT until August 16 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Lakeside Acres Mobile Park, IA

Night in Lakeside Acres Mobile Park on Saturday

Local time

11:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

NW 9 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 9:53PM CDT until August 16 at 3:30AM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

19m 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?

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,249 ft 1,152 ft

Total Climb

171 ft

Total Descent

95 ft

Highest Point

1,249 ft

~11.2 mi in

Elevation Range

98 ft

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

About the Cities

Starting in Swaledale, IA

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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 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 — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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