How far is Albert City, IA from Linn Grove, IA?

The driving distance from Albert City, IA to Linn Grove, IA is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.43 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.9 mi
27.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.1 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linn Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Albert City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albert City
2026-04-16T02:37
Arrive Linn Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albert City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marathon
IA

City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America

From Albert City
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Linn Grove
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albert City and Linn Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albert City and Linn Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street North

    31 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1288 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 230th Avenue

    4.8 mi · 8 min · 230th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 460th Street

    10 mi · 14 min · 460th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 130th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 130th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 440th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 440th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Weaver Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Weaver Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weaver Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albert City and Linn Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
460th Street
10 mi · 45%
230th Avenue
4.78 mi · 21%
440th Street
4.67 mi · 21%
130th Avenue
1.77 mi · 8%
Weaver Street
0.92 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

460th Street

Turn left onto 460th Street

10 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marathon
00h 17m from Albert City
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albert City and Sunny near Linn Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albert City to Linn Grove?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Marathon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Albert City and 11.2 miles from Linn Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albert City and Sunny near Linn Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albert City and Linn Grove. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 km).

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#1 Albert City

Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America

Population665
Coordinates42.7819200, -94.9486000
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
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#2 Linn Grove

Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America

Population146
Coordinates42.8916400, -95.2466600
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Start: Albert City (-94.9486, 42.78192)
End: Linn Grove (-95.24666, 42.89164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Albert City and Linn Grove. The current time is 02:37:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.