How far is Liscomb, IA from Marshalltown, IA?

The driving distance from Liscomb, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
14.82 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.88 mi
17.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.88 mi
Kilometers
17.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.82 mi
Kilometers
23.85 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshalltown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Liscomb
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liscomb
2026-04-18T09:50
Arrive Marshalltown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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
Albion
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa

From Liscomb
7.3 mi
00h 09m
To Marshalltown
7.5 mi
00h 09m

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
48°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Liscomb and Marshalltown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.8 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sanford Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Sanford Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North 3rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
160th Street
4.79 mi · 32%
Marsh Avenue
4.54 mi · 31%
Sanford Avenue
3.89 mi · 26%
North 3rd Avenue
1.23 mi · 8%
State Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

160th Street

Continue on 160th Street

4.79 mi · 00h 07m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 09m from Liscomb
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Liscomb and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Liscomb and 7.5 miles from Marshalltown.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liscomb and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 10.88 mi (17.51 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
Marshalltown

#2 Marshalltown

City in Marshal County, Iowa

Population26,736
Coordinates42.0494300, -92.9079800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-93.003932, 42.189918)
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908043, 42.04943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 Marshalltown. The current time is 09:50:14.

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.