Origin
Newell, IA
Afternoon in Newell on Thursday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newell, IA to Marathon, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
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 37m
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 Newell, IA to Marathon, IA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 35m 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, South Agora for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 35m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
210th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 16 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 around 0.2 miles in near South Clark 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 35m 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: at 0.2 miles (South Clark Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (East Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR M54 / North Rogers Road): 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.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Clark Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Clark Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Williams Street
Turn right onto East Williams Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR M54 / North Rogers Road
Turn left onto CR M54 / North Rogers Road
Navigation decision point
4
18 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South Agora
Turn left onto South Agora
Navigation decision point
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West Attica Street
Turn left onto West Attica Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 210th Avenue | 16 mi | 28m |
| North Rogers Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Agora | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 460th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Williams Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Agora Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 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 Newell, IA and Marathon, IA.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto South Clark Street
366 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Clark Street
3
Turn right onto East Williams Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Williams Street
4
Turn left onto CR M54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Rogers Road
5
Continue on CR M54
16 mi
·
28 min
·
210th Avenue
6
Turn right onto IA 10
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
460th Street
7
Turn left onto South Agora
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Agora
8
Turn left onto South Agora Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Agora Street
9
Turn left onto West Attica Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Attica Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Attica Street
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
Marathon, IA
Afternoon in Marathon on Thursday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
35m 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 Newell, IA to Marathon, IA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 210th Avenue, North Rogers Road, South Agora. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Newell, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.94 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 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Clark Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (East Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR M54 / North Rogers Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Newell, IA to Marathon, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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