Origin
Mondamin, IA
Afternoon in Mondamin on Thursday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mondamin, IA to Modale, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Mondamin, IA to Modale, IA covers 7.4 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Austin Avenue, North Main Street, Maple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Austin Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 7.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Austin Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR K45 / Austin Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mondamin, IA to Modale, IA is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.5 miles (CR K45 / Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CR K45 / Austin Avenue
Turn left onto CR K45 / Austin Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Avenue | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Austin Avenue
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mondamin, IA and Modale, IA.
1
Start on IA 127
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
2
Turn left onto CR K45
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Austin Avenue
3
Continue on CR K45
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Arrive at destination
CR K45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Modale, IA
Afternoon in Modale on Thursday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m 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 Mondamin, IA to Modale, IA covers 7.4 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Austin Avenue, North Main Street, Maple Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Mondamin, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.16 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.
The drive from Mondamin, IA to Modale, IA is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.5 miles (CR K45 / Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mondamin, IA to Modale, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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