How far is Liscomb, IA from State Center, IA?

The driving distance from Liscomb, IA to State Center, IA is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
20.11 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.51 mi
23.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.51 mi
Kilometers
23.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.11 mi
Kilometers
32.36 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State Center
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM CDT
Return by in Liscomb
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liscomb
2026-04-18T08:15
Arrive State Center
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Marshalltown
IA

City in Marshal County, Iowa

From Liscomb
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To State Center
9 mi
00h 13m

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
47°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liscomb and State Center.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2153 ft · 47 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest

    860 ft · 23 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue South

    1114 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marsh Avenue
10.8 mi · 54%
Lincoln Highway
7.18 mi · 36%
North Main Street
1.14 mi · 6%
160th Street
0.44 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue Southwest
0.41 mi · 2%
1st Avenue South
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

7.18 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshalltown
00h 13m from Liscomb
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Liscomb and Chance Rain Showers near State Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Liscomb to State Center?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Marshalltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Liscomb and 9 miles from State Center.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liscomb and State Center. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 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
State Center

#2 State Center

City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,432
Coordinates42.0166500, -93.1635400
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-93.003932, 42.189918)
End: 1st Avenue North (-93.163586, 42.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 State Center. The current time is 08:15:15.

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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.