Origin
Swaledale, IA
Night in Swaledale on Friday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swaledale, IA to Ventura, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swaledale, IA
CB22 Airport Cars
Ventura, IA
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
Swaledale, IA to Ventura, IA is 19.3 miles and takes about 25m via I 35, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, making it a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a quick and efficient drive. With no designated stops and a short duration, this route is ideal for a quick point-to-point trip or an addition to a larger travel plan. Consider it an easy transit between two Iowa locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the 19.3 miles on major roads like I 35 and US 18. You'll experience a significant stretch of 10.1 miles on I 35, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The route is designed for efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, limited-access highways. Expect a straightforward driving experience without many turns or complex navigation as you move from Swaledale to Ventura.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd 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 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Arthur Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.8 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arthur Street
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 35 Business
Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason...
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 35 Business / 4th Avenue South
Turn left onto I 35 Business / 4th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 35 Business / South 8th Street
Turn right onto I 35 Business / South 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Swaledale, IA and Ventura, IA, road signs point toward Cr B35: Clear Lake and Mason City.
Cr B35: Clear Lake
11.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 35 Business
Mason City
11.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 35 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| US 18 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| 4th Avenue South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 150th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South 8th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 35 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arthur Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 10.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swaledale, IA and Ventura, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
208 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
3rd Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Arthur Street
4
Continue on CR B60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
150th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto I 35
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35
7
Take the exit onto I 35 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 35 Business
Toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason City
8
Turn left onto I 35 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue South
9
Turn right onto I 35 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 8th Street
10
Turn left onto US 18
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 18
11
Turn left onto CR S14
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
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
Ventura, IA
Night in Ventura on Friday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
25m 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 Swaledale, IA to Ventura, IA covers 19.3 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, US 18, 4th Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Swaledale, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 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 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Arthur Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.8 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Swaledale, IA and Ventura, IA, road signs point toward Cr B35: Clear Lake and Mason City.
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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