Origin
Mallard, IA
Afternoon in Mallard on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mallard, IA to Cylinder, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mallard, IA
Veronika Andrews
Trip Overview
The drive from Mallard, IA to Cylinder, IA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 460th Avenue, 370th Street, 525th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on 460th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 460th Avenue | 11 mi | 15m |
| 370th Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| 525th Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Inman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
460th Avenue
— 11 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mallard, IA and Cylinder, IA.
1
Start on South East Street
515 ft
·
25 sec
·
South East Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Inman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Inman Avenue
3
Turn left onto IA 4
11 mi
·
15 min
·
460th Avenue
4
Continue on IA 4
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street
5
Turn right onto US 18
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 18
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
370th Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 18
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
525th Avenue
8
Turn right onto 1st Street
502 ft
·
22 sec
·
1st Street
9
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Inman Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Inman Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 4 / 460th Avenue
Turn left onto IA 4 / 460th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 18 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 18 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 18 / 525th Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 18 / 525th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cylinder, IA
Afternoon in Cylinder on Saturday
Local time
2:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
3 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
30m 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?
20.4 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on 460th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Inman Avenue.
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 30m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Inman Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (IA 4 / 460th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 18 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,238 ft
1,192 ft
Total Climb
62 ft
Total Descent
89 ft
Highest Point
1,238 ft
~11.7 mi in
Elevation Range
46 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on 460th Avenue. 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: at 0.1 miles (Inman Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (IA 4 / 460th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 18 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cylinder, IA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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