Origin
Marathon, IA
Afternoon in Marathon on Thursday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marathon, IA to Linn Grove, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Marathon, IA to Linn Grove, IA covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 460th Street, 440th Street, 130th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on 460th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 16.6 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.
460th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 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 Agora Street.
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 26m 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: near the start (Agora Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Birnice Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (IA 10 / 460th 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Agora Street
Turn right onto Agora Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Birnice Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Birnice Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IA 10 / 460th Street
Turn right onto IA 10 / 460th Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
440th Street
Turn left onto 440th Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Weaver Street
Turn right onto Weaver Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 460th Street | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| 440th Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| 130th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Weaver Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Agora | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Agora Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Birnice Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Attica Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
460th Street
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marathon, IA and Linn Grove, IA.
1
Start on West Attica Street
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Attica Street
2
Turn right onto Agora Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Agora Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto West Birnice Street
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Birnice Street
4
Continue on South Agora
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Agora
5
Turn right onto IA 10
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
460th Street
6
Turn right onto US 71
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
130th Avenue
7
Turn left onto 440th Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
440th Street
8
Turn right onto Weaver Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Weaver Street
9
Arrive at destination
Weaver Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Linn Grove, IA
Afternoon in Linn Grove on Thursday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 Marathon, IA to Linn Grove, IA covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 460th Street, 440th Street, 130th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Marathon, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Agora Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Birnice Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (IA 10 / 460th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marathon, IA to Linn Grove, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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