How far is it from Clare, IA, to Dakota City, IA, ?

The distance between Clare, IA, and Dakota City, IA, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Clare, IA, to Dakota City, IA, ?

The drive from Clare, IA, to Dakota City, IA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Clare, IA, to Dakota City, IA, ?

The fastest route from Clare, IA, to Dakota City, IA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Dakota City, IA from Clare, IA?

Dakota City, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Clare, IA.

Are there charging stations between Clare, IA and Dakota City, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Clare, IA to Dakota City, IA, including Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota (150 kW); 115 S. 29th Street (50 kW); 1700 10th Ave N (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Clare, IA Dakota City, IA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Clare, IA to Dakota City, IA takes about 30 min via US 169. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 17 mi

1 Depart left onto Hood Street 8 yd
2 Turn right onto East Front Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto 140th Street 6 mi
4 Turn left 9 mi
5 Turn right onto Sumner Avenue Southwest 56 yd
6 Continue left onto Sumner Avenue Southwest 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
8 Turn left onto 7th Street North 170 yd

9 Arrive right onto 7th Street North

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The return trip from Dakota City, IA to Clare, IA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln ToyotaCCS · 2723 5th Ave S., Fort Dodge, IA, 50501150 kW
115 S. 29th StreetCCS, CHAdeMO · 115 S. 29th Street, Fort Dodge, IA, 5050150 kW
1700 10th Ave NCCS, CHAdeMO · 1700 10th Ave N, Humboldt, IA, 5054850 kW
Kwik Star 927 Fort DodgeCCS, CHAdeMO · 1606 S Triton Drive, Fort Dodge, IA, 5050150 kW
Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln ToyotaType1 · 2773 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA, 505017.2 kW

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Dakota City, IA → Somers, IA34 mi · 55 min Dakota City, IA → Williams, IA58 mi · 1 h 20 min Dakota City, IA → Sheffield, IA61 mi · 1 h 30 min Dakota City, IA → Humboldt Municipal Airport (HUD)4 mi · 10 min Dakota City, IA → Rutland, IA8 mi · 15 min Dakota City, IA → Thor, IA12 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Clare, IA, {fromState} to Dakota City, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Clare, IA, {fromState} and Dakota City, IA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Clare, IA, {fromState} to Dakota City, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Clare, IA, {fromState} to Dakota City, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Clare, IA, {fromState} to Dakota City, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Clare, IA, {fromState} to Dakota City, IA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Dakota City, IA from Clare, IA?: Dakota City, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Clare, IA.
Are there charging stations between Clare, IA and Dakota City, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Clare, IA to Dakota City, IA, including Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota (150 kW); 115 S. 29th Street (50 kW); 1700 10th Ave N (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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