How far is Mallard, IA from Cylinder, IA?
The driving distance from Mallard, IA to Cylinder, IA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mallard and Cylinder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mallard and Cylinder.
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Start on South East Street
157 m · 26 sec · South East Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Inman Avenue
894 ft · 23 sec · Inman Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Avenue
11 mi · 15 min · 460th Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2621 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 370th Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · 370th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on 525th Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · 525th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
153 m · 22 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mallard and Cylinder.
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.
460th Avenue
Turn left onto 460th Avenue
11 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mallard and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Cylinder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mallard to Cylinder?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Emmetsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Mallard and 7 miles from Cylinder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mallard and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Cylinder.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mallard and Cylinder. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.95 km).
#1 Mallard
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 266 |
| Coordinates | 42.9363600, -94.6822000 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cylinder
Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 84 |
| Coordinates | 43.0888600, -94.5530300 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-94.552739, 43.088611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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