How far is Marathon, IA from Newell, IA?
The driving distance from Marathon, IA to Newell, IA is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marathon and Newell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marathon and Newell.
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Start on West Attica Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Attica Street
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Turn right onto Agora Street
1151 ft · 40 sec · Agora Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Birnice Street
46 m · 4 sec · West Birnice Street
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Continue on South Agora
2607 ft · 1 min · South Agora
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Turn right onto 460th Street
2644 ft · 46 sec · 460th Street
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Turn left onto 210th Avenue
16 mi · 28 min · 210th Avenue
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Continue on North Rogers Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Rogers Road
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Turn right onto East Williams Street
1328 ft · 1 min · East Williams Street
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Turn left onto North Clark Street
112 m · 18 sec · North Clark Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1149 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marathon and Newell.
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.
210th Avenue
Turn left onto 210th Avenue
16 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Marathon and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Newell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marathon to Newell?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Albert City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Marathon and 9.3 miles from Newell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Marathon and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Newell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marathon and Newell. Straight-line distance: 17.73 mi (28.53 km).
#1 Marathon
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 228 |
| Coordinates | 42.8616400, -94.9824900 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newell
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 859 |
| Coordinates | 42.6055300, -95.0027700 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 2nd Street (-95.00277, 42.605458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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