How far is Knierim, IA from Lohrville, IA?

The driving distance from Knierim, IA to Lohrville, IA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
18.22 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.63 mi
21.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.63 mi
Kilometers
21.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.22 mi
Kilometers
29.32 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lohrville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Knierim
Sat, Apr 18, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knierim
2026-04-18T05:14
Arrive Lohrville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knierim
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rockwell City
IA

City in and county seat of Calhoun County, Iowa, United States

From Knierim
9.1 mi
00h 12m
To Lohrville
9.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knierim and Lohrville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knierim and Lohrville.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    13 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    104 m · 17 sec · Williams Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    2407 ft · 48 sec · 1st Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on Xenia Avenue

    119 m · 8 sec · Xenia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sigourney Avenue

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Sigourney Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1014 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knierim and Lohrville.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sigourney Avenue
11.6 mi · 64%
Maple Street
0.78 mi · 4%
1st Avenue East
0.46 mi · 3%
2nd Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Xenia Avenue
0.07 mi
Williams Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Sigourney Avenue

Turn left onto Sigourney Avenue

11.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell City
00h 12m from Knierim
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Knierim and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lohrville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knierim to Lohrville?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Rockwell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Knierim and 9.1 miles from Lohrville.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Knierim and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lohrville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knierim and Lohrville. Straight-line distance: 13.63 mi (21.93 km).

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#1 Knierim

City in Iowa, United States

Population57
Coordinates42.4555300, -94.4569200
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lohrville

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

Population337
Coordinates42.2702600, -94.5485900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Knierim (-94.45692, 42.45553)
End: Lohrville (-94.54859, 42.27026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Knierim and Lohrville. The current time is 05:14:50.

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.