How far is Swaledale, IA from Clear Lake, IA?
The driving distance from Swaledale, IA to Clear Lake, IA is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swaledale and Clear Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swaledale and Clear Lake.
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Start on Main Street
63 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
592 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arthur Street
738 ft · 15 sec · Arthur Street
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Continue on 150th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 150th Street
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Take the ramp right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason City
1386 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1671 ft · 34 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
57 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
24 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swaledale and Clear Lake.
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.
150th Street
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 11m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Swaledale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clear Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swaledale to Clear Lake?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Swaledale and 6.8 miles from Clear Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Swaledale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clear Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swaledale and Clear Lake. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).
#1 Swaledale
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 157 |
| Coordinates | 42.9785800, -93.3168700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clear Lake
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 7,517 |
| Coordinates | 43.1380200, -93.3793700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clear Lake (-93.37937, 43.13802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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