Origin
Marathon, IA
Afternoon in Marathon on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marathon, IA to Sioux Rapids, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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 Sioux Rapids, IA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Agora Street, West Birnice Street, South Agora for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Agora Street | — | — |
| West Birnice Street | — | — |
| South Agora | — | — |
| 460th Street | — | — |
| 130th Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 71 | — | — |
| Thomas Street | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Agora Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marathon, IA and Sioux Rapids, IA.
1
Start on West Attica Street
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Attica Street
2
Turn right onto Agora Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Agora Street
3
At the end of the 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 460th Street
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
460th Street
6
Turn right onto 130th Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
130th Avenue
7
Continue on County Highway 71
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 71
8
Turn right onto Thomas Street
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
Thomas Street
9
Turn left onto 1st Street
377 ft
·
17 sec
·
1st Street
10
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Sioux Rapids, IA
Afternoon in Sioux Rapids on Saturday
Local time
1:41 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
18m 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?
12.3 mi in 18m 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.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Agora Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marathon, IA to Sioux Rapids, IA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marathon, IA to Sioux Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,395 ft
1,261 ft
Total Climb
71 ft
Total Descent
204 ft
Highest Point
1,395 ft
Elevation Range
133 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marathon, IA to Sioux Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sioux Rapids, 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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