How far is Clemons, IA from Rhodes, IA?

The driving distance from Clemons, IA to Rhodes, IA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
14.83 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.1 mi
21.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.1 mi
Kilometers
21.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.87 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhodes
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Clemons
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clemons
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Rhodes
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clemons
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
State Center
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

From Clemons
7.4 mi
00h 11m
To Rhodes
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clemons and Rhodes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clemons and Rhodes.

  1. 1

    Start on 165th Street

    17 m · 7 sec · 165th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bevins Street

    1351 ft · 27 sec · Bevins Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Eastman Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Eastman Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on County Highway S52

    526 ft · 10 sec · County Highway S52

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Road

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Main Street Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eastman Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastman Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest

    21 m · 2 sec · 7th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    3129 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest

    860 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2042 ft · 41 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cooper Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · Cooper Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Marietta Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Marietta Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    730 ft · 17 sec · East Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemons and Rhodes.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastman Avenue
6.02 mi · 41%
Cooper Avenue
5 mi · 34%
Lincoln Highway
1.01 mi · 7%
North Marietta Street
0.67 mi · 5%
1st Avenue North
0.59 mi · 4%
Main Street Road
0.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cooper Avenue

Turn left onto Cooper Avenue

5 mi · 00h 09m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
State Center
00h 11m from Clemons
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Clemons and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Rhodes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clemons to Rhodes?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

State Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Clemons and 7.5 miles from Rhodes.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Clemons and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Rhodes.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clemons and Rhodes. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.09 km).

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#1 Clemons

Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

Population141
Coordinates42.1138800, -93.1560400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rhodes

City in Iowa, United States

Population298
Coordinates41.9255400, -93.1863100
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: 165th Street (-93.15604, 42.113925)
End: North Main Street (-93.186339, 41.92554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
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
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 Clemons and Rhodes. The current time is 04:08:10.

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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.