Origin
Lakeside, IA
Evening in Lakeside on Thursday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeside, IA to Marathon, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeside, IA to Marathon, IA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 130th Avenue, 460th Street, US 71 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on 130th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 26.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
130th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 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 around 0.1 miles in near 120th 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 38m 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: at 0.1 miles (120th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 71 / 130th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (IA 10 / 460th Street): 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
120th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto 120th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 71 / 130th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 71 / 130th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IA 10 / 460th Street
Turn right onto IA 10 / 460th Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Agora
Turn left onto South Agora
Navigation decision point
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Attica Street
Turn left onto West Attica Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 130th Avenue | 15.2 mi | 20m |
| 460th Street | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| US 71 Business | 1 mi | 1m |
| 120th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Agora | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Agora Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Attica Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
130th Avenue
— 15.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, IA and Marathon, IA.
1
Start on Ash Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ash Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto 120th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
120th Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 71 Business; IA 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 71 Business; IA 7
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
15 mi
·
20 min
·
130th Avenue
5
Turn right onto IA 10
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
460th Street
6
Turn left onto South Agora
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Agora
7
Turn left onto South Agora Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Agora Street
8
Turn left onto West Attica Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Attica Street
9
Arrive at destination
West Attica Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
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
Marathon, IA
Evening in Marathon on Thursday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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
38m 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 Lakeside, IA to Marathon, IA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 130th Avenue, 460th Street, US 71 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Lakeside, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (120th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 71 / 130th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (IA 10 / 460th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lakeside, IA to Marathon, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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