Origin
Dunlap, IA
Afternoon in Dunlap on Thursday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunlap, IA to Modale, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Dunlap, IA to Modale, IA covers 31.5 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road F50, 270th Street, 260th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on County Road F50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 31.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road F50 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IA 37 / Iowa Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 7 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 (IA 37 / Iowa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (CR F50; CR L23 / Laredo Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IA 37 / Iowa Avenue
Turn right onto IA 37 / Iowa Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 30 / South 6th Street
Turn left onto US 30 / South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CR F50; CR L23 / Laredo Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR F50; CR L23 / Laredo Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR F50 / 270th Street
Turn right onto CR F50 / 270th Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CR K45 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CR K45 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road F50 | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| 270th Street | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| 260th Street | 5.2 mi | 12m |
| Loess Hills Trail | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Martin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Maple Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road F50
— 17.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap, IA and Modale, IA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 7th Street
2
Turn right onto IA 37
389 ft
·
20 sec
·
Iowa Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 30
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
4
Continue on US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Street
5
Continue on US 30
17 mi
·
24 min
·
County Road F50
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
7
Turn left onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Maple Avenue
8
Continue on US 30
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 11th Street
9
Turn straight onto CR F50
5.2 mi
·
12 min
·
260th Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR F50; CR L23
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Laredo Avenue
11
Turn left onto CR F50; CR L20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Loess Hills Trail
12
Turn right onto CR F50
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
270th Street
13
Continue on East Martin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Martin Street
14
Turn left onto CR K45
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
CR K45
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Dunlap, IA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Modale, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Modale, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Modale, IA
Afternoon in Modale on Thursday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Logan, IA
16 mi in
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
23 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
52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dunlap, IA to Modale, IA covers 31.5 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road F50, 270th Street, 260th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Dunlap, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 37 / Iowa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (CR F50; CR L23 / Laredo Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dunlap, IA to Modale, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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