How far is Liscomb, IA from Albion, IA?

The driving distance from Liscomb, IA to Albion, IA is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.1 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.41 mi
8.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.41 mi
Kilometers
8.71 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.1 mi
Kilometers
9.82 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in Liscomb
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liscomb
2026-04-18T08:37
Arrive Albion
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Liscomb
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Union
IA

City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States

From Liscomb
3 mi
00h 05m
To Albion
3.1 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
50°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 Liscomb and Albion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liscomb and Albion.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1050 ft · 21 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Marsh Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 160th Street

    2321 ft · 47 sec · 160th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    21 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East George Street

    116 m · 22 sec · East George Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Liberty Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liscomb and Albion.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marsh Avenue
4.54 mi · 74%
North Main Street
0.73 mi · 12%
160th Street
0.44 mi · 7%
State Street
0.2 mi · 3%
East George Street
0.07 mi · 1%
North Liberty Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Marsh Avenue

Turn slight right onto Marsh Avenue

4.54 mi · 00h 08m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 05m from Liscomb
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Liscomb and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Liscomb to Albion?

The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Liscomb and 3.1 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Liscomb and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Albion.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liscomb and Albion. Straight-line distance: 5.41 mi (8.71 km).

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#1 Liscomb

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

Population296
Coordinates42.1899900, -93.0038100
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in Marshall County, Iowa

Population493
Coordinates42.1124900, -92.9885300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-93.003932, 42.189918)
End: North Liberty Street (-92.988641, 42.11249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

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 Liscomb and Albion. The current time is 08:37:36.

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.