Origin
Sutherland, IA
Morning in Sutherland on Friday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sutherland, 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
13m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutherland, IA
Mats Van Lishout
Mapleside, IA
Alexas Fotos
Trip Overview
This short 9-mile drive from Sutherland to Mapleside, Iowa, is easily manageable in just 13 minutes, making it perfect for a quick trip. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's an economical option for anyone in the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like 470th Street and Silver Avenue, with a brief portion on State Highway 10, offering a straightforward local experience. Since it's such a brief journey, it's ideal as a day trip with plenty of flexibility for departure times and no need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of only 22%. You'll navigate through a series of local streets and county roads, primarily on 470th Street and Silver Avenue, before briefly joining State Highway 10. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on 470th Street. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
470th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 around 0.4 miles in near IA 10 / West Southern Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sutherland, IA to Mapleside, IA is easy. At 13m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.4 miles (IA 10 / West Southern Street): 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.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 10 / West Southern Street
At end of road, turn right onto IA 10 / West Southern Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 470th Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Silver Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 10 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Southern Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
470th Street
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutherland, IA and Mapleside, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto IA 10
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Southern Street
3
Continue on IA 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 10
4
Continue on US 59; IA 10
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
470th Street
5
Continue on US 59; IA 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Silver Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
US 59
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
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
Mapleside, IA
Morning in Mapleside on Friday
Local time
8:51 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
24 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
13m 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 Sutherland, IA to Mapleside, IA covers 9 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 470th Street, Silver Avenue, State Highway 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Sutherland, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.41 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 Sutherland, IA to Mapleside, IA is easy. At 13m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.4 miles (IA 10 / West Southern Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sutherland, IA to Mapleside, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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