Origin
Storm Lake, IA
Afternoon in Storm Lake on Saturday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Storm Lake, IA to Marathon, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Storm Lake, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Storm Lake, IA to Marathon, IA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 130th Avenue, 460th Street, 590th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on 130th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 130th Avenue | 13 mi | 17m |
| 460th Street | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| 590th Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Lake Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Agora | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Milwaukee Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Agora Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
130th Avenue
— 13 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Storm Lake, IA and Marathon, IA.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Otsego Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Otsego Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto IA 7
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Milwaukee Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 71 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lake Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto 590th Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
590th Street
7
Turn left onto US 71
13 mi
·
17 min
·
130th Avenue
8
Turn right onto IA 10
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
460th Street
9
Turn left onto South Agora
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Agora
10
Turn left onto South Agora Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Agora Street
11
Turn left onto West Attica Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Attica Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Attica Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 5th Street
At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Otsego Street
Turn left onto Otsego Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IA 7 / West Milwaukee Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto IA 7 / West Milwaukee Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 71 Business / North Lake Avenue
Turn left onto US 71 Business / North Lake Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
West Attica Street
Turn left onto West Attica Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Marathon, IA
Afternoon in Marathon on Saturday
Local time
2:29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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?
26.7 mi in 41m 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.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on 130th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 West 5th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 10 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 (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Otsego Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IA 7 / West Milwaukee Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on 130th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Otsego Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IA 7 / West Milwaukee Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marathon, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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