Origin
Marathon, IA
Afternoon in Marathon on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marathon, IA to Newell, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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 Newell, IA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 210th Avenue, North Rogers Road, 460th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on 210th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 210th Avenue | 16 mi | 28m |
| North Rogers Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 460th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Agora | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Williams Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Agora Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
210th Avenue
— 16 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marathon, IA and Newell, 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
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
460th Street
6
Turn left onto CR M54
16 mi
·
28 min
·
210th Avenue
7
Continue on CR M54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Rogers Road
8
Turn right onto East Williams Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Williams Street
9
Turn left onto North Clark Street
366 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Clark Street
10
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 2nd Street
11
Arrive at destination
West 2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North Clark Street
Turn left onto North Clark Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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
Newell, IA
Afternoon in Newell on Saturday
Local time
3:54 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
24 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
34m 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?
18.8 mi in 34m 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.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on 210th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 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 34m 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 (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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 16 miles on 210th 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newell, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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