How far is Clear Lake, IA from Meservey, IA?
The driving distance from Clear Lake, IA to Meservey, IA is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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City in Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clear Lake and Meservey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clear Lake and Meservey.
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Start on North 6th Street
24 m · 6 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
57 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
1671 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 south, US 18 east, IA 27 south: Des Moines
1796 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
12.6 mi · 14 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR B65: Thornton
1898 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto 125th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 125th Street
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Continue on Ash Street East
677 ft · 24 sec · Ash Street East
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
69 m · 10 sec · 1st Street South
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Turn left onto Larch Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Larch Street
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Continue on 125th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 125th Street
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Keep slight left
1302 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Eagle Avenue
808 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Avenue
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Keep slight right
1244 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on 120th Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · 120th Street
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Keep slight left
1368 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Balsam Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Balsam Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clear Lake and Meservey.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
12.6 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clear Lake and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meservey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clear Lake to Meservey?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Swaledale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Clear Lake and 11.6 miles from Meservey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clear Lake and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meservey.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clear Lake and Meservey. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).
#1 Clear Lake
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 7,517 |
| Coordinates | 43.1380200, -93.3793700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meservey
Human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 237 |
| Coordinates | 42.9127400, -93.4782600 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-93.478191, 42.91274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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