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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Halfway Point
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City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America
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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.
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Start on 2nd Street North
31 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1288 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 230th Avenue
4.8 mi · 8 min · 230th Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Street
10 mi · 14 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto 130th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 130th Avenue
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Turn left onto 440th Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · 440th Street
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Turn right onto Weaver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Weaver Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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).
#1 Albert City
Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 665 |
| Coordinates | 42.7819200, -94.9486000 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Linn Grove
Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 146 |
| Coordinates | 42.8916400, -95.2466600 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linn Grove (-95.24666, 42.89164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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