How far is Homer, IA from Ellsworth, IA?
The driving distance from Homer, IA to Ellsworth, IA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hamilton 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 Homer and Ellsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Ellsworth.
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Start on Stagecoach Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Stagecoach Road
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Turn left onto 330th Street
13.2 mi · 23 min · 330th Street
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Continue on Lyon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lyon Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyon Street
78 m · 5 sec · Lyon Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
121 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Carmichael Street
1344 ft · 29 sec · Carmichael Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
878 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Edwards Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Edwards Street
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Continue on 330th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 330th Street
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Continue on Edwards Street
1308 ft · 28 sec · Edwards Street
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Turn left onto Delphi Street
818 ft · 18 sec · Delphi Street
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Turn right onto Des Moines Avenue
719 ft · 32 sec · Des Moines Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Des Moines Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Ellsworth.
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.
330th Street
Turn left onto 330th Street
13.2 mi · 00h 23m
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 Homer and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Ellsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Ellsworth?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Stanhope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Homer and 11.2 miles from Ellsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:26 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Homer and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Ellsworth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Ellsworth. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.14 km).
#1 Homer
Homer is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3738600, -93.9235600 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellsworth
City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 483 |
| Coordinates | 42.3127600, -93.5788200 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dewitt Street (-93.578776, 42.312732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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