How far is Lohrville, IA from Rockwell City, IA?
The driving distance from Lohrville, IA to Rockwell City, IA is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lohrville and Rockwell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lohrville and Rockwell City.
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Start on 2nd Street
1014 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Sigourney Avenue
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sigourney Avenue
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Turn left onto 270th Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 270th Street
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Continue on East High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East High Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1300 ft · 57 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lohrville and Rockwell City.
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.
Sigourney Avenue
Continue on Sigourney Avenue
8.09 mi · 00h 11m
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 Lohrville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rockwell City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lohrville to Rockwell City?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Rinard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Lohrville and 6.2 miles from Rockwell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lohrville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rockwell City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lohrville and Rockwell City. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.57 km).
#1 Lohrville
Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 337 |
| Coordinates | 42.2702600, -94.5485900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockwell City
City in and county seat of Calhoun County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,082 |
| Coordinates | 42.3952600, -94.6338700 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street (-94.633467, 42.395262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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