How far is Lester, IA from Beloit, IA?
The driving distance from Lester, IA to Beloit, IA is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Lyon County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lester and Beloit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lester and Beloit.
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Start on Dove Avenue
2578 ft · 1 min · Dove Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1136 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1619 ft · 47 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto 150th Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · 150th Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto Chestnut Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn right onto 180th Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · 180th Street
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Continue on 276th Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · 276th Street
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Turn left onto 481st Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 481st Avenue
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Continue on North Dakota Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Dakota Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1313 ft · 50 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Cedar Street
2628 ft · 1 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
905 ft · 14 sec · South Cedar Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 481st Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · 481st Avenue
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Turn left onto 283rd Street
2414 ft · 48 sec · 283rd Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
934 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lester and Beloit.
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.
481st Avenue
Turn left onto 481st Avenue
5.01 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lester and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Beloit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lester to Beloit?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Larchwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Lester and 12.7 miles from Beloit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lester and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Beloit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lester and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 16.57 mi (26.67 km).
#1 Lester
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 303 |
| Coordinates | 43.4447000, -96.3330900 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beloit
Beloit is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2813700, -96.5747600 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beloit (-96.57476, 43.28137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.94 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $3.81 | $7.61 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
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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