Origin
Marshalltown, IA
Afternoon in Marshalltown on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshalltown, IA to Clemons, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.8 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshalltown, IA
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Clemons, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marshalltown, IA to Clemons, IA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 190th Street, Summit Street, Eastman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on 190th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 28m drive with frequent turns across 16.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
190th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 East Main 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 28m 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (North 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CR E29 / Summit 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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North 13th Street
Turn right onto North 13th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR E29 / Summit Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR E29 / Summit Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IA 330 / Marsh Avenue
Turn right onto IA 330 / Marsh Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
165th Street
Turn right onto 165th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 190th Street | 8 mi | 12m |
| Summit Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Eastman Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Summit Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Marsh Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bevins Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 13th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
190th Street
— 8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown, IA and Clemons, IA.
1
Start on IA 14
103 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 3rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 13th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR E29
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Summit Street
5
Continue on CR E29
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Road
6
Turn right onto IA 330
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Marsh Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR E29
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
190th Street
8
Turn right onto Eastman Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastman Avenue
9
Continue on Bevins Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bevins Street
10
Turn right onto 165th Street
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
165th Street
11
Arrive at destination
165th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Clemons, IA
Afternoon in Clemons on Thursday
Local time
4:12 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
18 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
28m 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 Marshalltown, IA to Clemons, IA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 190th Street, Summit Street, Eastman Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Marshalltown, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 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 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (North 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CR E29 / Summit Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marshalltown, IA to Clemons, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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