How far is Clemons, IA from Melbourne, IA?
The driving distance from Clemons, IA to Melbourne, IA is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clemons and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clemons and Melbourne.
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Start on 165th Street
17 m · 7 sec · 165th Street
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Turn left onto Bevins Street
1351 ft · 27 sec · Bevins Street
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Continue on Eastman Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · Eastman Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on County Highway S52
526 ft · 10 sec · County Highway S52
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Continue on Main Street Road
2281 ft · 51 sec · Main Street Road
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Turn left onto Eastman Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastman Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
21 m · 2 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
3129 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
860 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2153 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Hart Avenue
4.6 mi · 6 min · Hart Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1815 ft · 52 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
18 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemons and Melbourne.
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.
Hart Avenue
Turn right onto Hart Avenue
4.64 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Clemons and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clemons to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
State Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Clemons and 8.3 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Clemons and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Melbourne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clemons and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 12.22 mi (19.67 km).
#1 Clemons
Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 141 |
| Coordinates | 42.1138800, -93.1560400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melbourne
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 796 |
| Coordinates | 41.9413800, -93.1032600 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-93.103154, 41.941384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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