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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marshal County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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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.
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Start on State Street
1050 ft · 21 sec · State Street
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Turn slight right onto Marsh Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
2321 ft · 47 sec · 160th Street
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Turn right
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2153 ft · 47 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
860 ft · 23 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
1114 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto East Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Liscomb
Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 296 |
| Coordinates | 42.1899900, -93.0038100 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 State Center
City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 42.0166500, -93.1635400 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Avenue North (-93.163586, 42.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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