Origin
Sanborn, IA
Morning in Sanborn on Friday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sanborn, IA to Mapleside, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sanborn, IA
Viridiana Rivera
Mapleside, IA
Alexas Fotos
Trip Overview
This short, 14.6-mile journey from Sanborn to Mapleside in Iowa is easily manageable in about 21 minutes, making it perfect as a quick day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this drive is quite budget-friendly. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Silver Avenue, North Rerick Avenue, and 320th Street, offering a true sense of navigating the Midwest landscape. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, you can complete this entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward drive through the heart of Iowa.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy and local, with only a 2% highway share. You'll be navigating a series of local streets and county roads, primarily on Silver Avenue, North Rerick Avenue, and 320th Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles along Silver Avenue, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. This route will feel like an authentic local exploration rather than a high-speed transit, demanding your attention for navigation through its many turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Silver Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sanborn, IA to Mapleside, IA is easy. At 21m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 18 / US-18): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 59 / Silver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 18 / US-18
Turn right onto US 18 / US-18
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 59 / Silver Avenue
Turn right onto US 59 / Silver Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Avenue | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| North Rerick Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 320th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US-18 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Silver Avenue
— 11.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn, IA and Mapleside, IA.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 18
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US-18
4
Continue on US 18
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
320th Street
5
Turn right onto US 59
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Silver Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 59
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Rerick Avenue
7
Continue on US 59
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Silver Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
US 59
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Mapleside, IA
Morning in Mapleside on Friday
Local time
6:34 AM
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
3 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
21m 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 Sanborn, IA to Mapleside, IA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Silver Avenue, North Rerick Avenue, 320th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Sanborn, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.28 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 Sanborn, IA to Mapleside, IA is easy. At 21m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 18 / US-18): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 59 / Silver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sanborn, IA to Mapleside, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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