How far is Modale, IA from Dunlap, IA?
The driving distance from Modale, IA to Dunlap, IA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Modale and Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Modale and Dunlap.
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Start on South Main Street
15 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Martin Street
2648 ft · 2 min · East Martin Street
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Continue on 270th Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · 270th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loess Hills Trail
1.4 km · 1 min · Loess Hills Trail
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Turn right onto Laredo Avenue
835 ft · 25 sec · Laredo Avenue
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Turn right onto 260th Street
5.2 mi · 13 min · 260th Street
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Turn straight onto West 11th Street
1194 ft · 23 sec · West 11th Street
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Continue on South Maple Avenue
1688 ft · 43 sec · South Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
1908 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on County Road F50
17.4 mi · 24 min · County Road F50
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South 6th Street
752 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Avenue
119 m · 19 sec · Iowa Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
14 m · 2 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Modale and Dunlap.
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.
County Road F50
Continue on County Road F50
17.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Modale and Sunny near Dunlap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Modale to Dunlap?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Modale and 15.8 miles from Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Modale and Sunny near Dunlap.
Stop Ideas Near Logan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Logan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Modale and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 26.7 mi (42.97 km).
#1 Modale
City in Harrison County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 264 |
| Coordinates | 41.6197100, -96.0119600 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunlap
Small city in Iowa
| Population | 978 |
| Coordinates | 41.8544300, -95.6005600 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-95.600508, 41.85443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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