How far is Arispe, IA from Lorimor, IA?

The driving distance from Arispe, IA to Lorimor, IA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
19.73 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.08 mi
24.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.08 mi
Kilometers
24.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.76 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorimor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in Arispe
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arispe
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Lorimor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arispe
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Afton
IA

City in Union County, Iowa

From Arispe
9.9 mi
00h 14m
To Lorimor
9.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arispe and Lorimor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arispe and Lorimor.

  1. 1

    Start on Forbes Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Forbes Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Division Street

    621 ft · 28 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arispe and Lorimor.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Division Street
6.33 mi · 32%
Forbes Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.25 mi · 00h 10m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Afton
00h 14m from Arispe
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arispe and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorimor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arispe to Lorimor?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Arispe and 9.9 miles from Lorimor.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arispe and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorimor.

Stop Ideas Near Afton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Afton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Afton.

RAIL

Creston

14 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

36 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arispe and Lorimor. Straight-line distance: 15.08 mi (24.27 km).

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#1 Arispe

Human settlement in Union County, Iowa, United States of America

Population96
Coordinates40.9494400, -94.2191200
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lorimor

City in Union County, Iowa, United States

Population341
Coordinates41.1283200, -94.0532800
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Arispe (-94.21912, 40.94944)
End: Lorimor (-94.05328, 41.12832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.28
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.64 $5.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.98 $5.95
Premium $4.65 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $5.30 $3.71 $7.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arispe and Lorimor. The current time is 08:11:07.

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.