How far is Ayrshire, IA from Mallard, IA?

The driving distance from Ayrshire, IA to Mallard, IA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.05 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.41 mi
16.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.41 mi
Kilometers
16.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.05 mi
Kilometers
24.22 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mallard
Sat, Apr 18, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Ayrshire
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ayrshire
2026-04-18T05:12
Arrive Mallard
Sat, Apr 18, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ayrshire
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Curlew
IA

Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America

From Ayrshire
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Mallard
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ayrshire and Mallard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ayrshire and Mallard.

  1. 1

    Start on Campbell Street

    23 m · 9 sec · Campbell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 420th Street

    7.8 mi · 14 min · 420th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 460th Avenue

    7 mi · 10 min · 460th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Inman Avenue

    894 ft · 24 sec · Inman Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South East Street

    157 m · 23 sec · South East Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ayrshire and Mallard.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
420th Street
7.81 mi · 52%
460th Avenue
6.96 mi · 46%
Inman Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
South East Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Campbell Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

420th Street

Turn left onto 420th Street

7.81 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curlew
00h 12m from Ayrshire
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Ayrshire and Mostly Sunny near Mallard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ayrshire to Mallard?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Curlew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Ayrshire and 7.5 miles from Mallard.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Ayrshire and Mostly Sunny near Mallard.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ayrshire and Mallard. Straight-line distance: 10.41 mi (16.75 km).

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#1 Ayrshire

City in Iowa

Population138
Coordinates43.0391300, -94.8327600
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mallard

City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States

Population266
Coordinates42.9363600, -94.6822000
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Ayrshire (-94.83276, 43.03913)
End: Mallard (-94.6822, 42.93636)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.65 $2.47 $4.93
Diesel $5.30 $2.81 $5.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ayrshire and Mallard. The current time is 05:12:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.