Origin
Graettinger, IA
Late night in Graettinger on Saturday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graettinger, IA to Mallard, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graettinger, IA
Damien Schnorhk
Mallard, IA
Veronika Andrews
Trip Overview
Graettinger to Mallard is 25.1 miles and takes about 37 minutes via local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Iowa's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. If you're looking for a quick connection between these two communities, this route fits the bill without demanding a significant time commitment. It's a simple, direct path that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 25.1-mile journey, as indicated by the route profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on county roads like 460th Avenue and 420th Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles on 460th Avenue, providing a brief period of consistent driving before more turns appear. This route offers a true feel for rural Iowa road navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
460th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.3 miles in near IA 4 / 420th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Graettinger, IA to Mallard, IA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 4 / 420th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 18; IA 4 / 360th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (IA 4 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 4 / 420th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto IA 4 / 420th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 18; IA 4 / 360th Street
Turn left onto US 18; IA 4 / 360th Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IA 4 / Broadway Street
Turn right onto IA 4 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Inman Avenue
Turn right onto Inman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
25 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South East Street
Turn left onto South East Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 460th Avenue | 11 mi | 15m |
| 420th Avenue | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| 360th Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 450th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Robins Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Inman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
460th Avenue
— 11 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graettinger, IA and Mallard, IA.
1
Start on Robins Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Robins Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto IA 4
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
420th Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 18; IA 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
360th Street
4
Continue on US 18; IA 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
450th Avenue
5
Continue on US 18; IA 4
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto IA 4
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street
7
Continue on IA 4
11 mi
·
15 min
·
460th Avenue
8
Turn right onto Inman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Inman Avenue
9
Turn left onto South East Street
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
South East Street
10
Arrive at destination
South East Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Mallard, IA
Late night in Mallard on Saturday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Graettinger, IA to Mallard, IA covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 460th Avenue, 420th Avenue, 360th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Graettinger, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.92 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.
The drive from Graettinger, IA to Mallard, IA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 4 / 420th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 18; IA 4 / 360th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (IA 4 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Graettinger, IA to Mallard, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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