How far is Melrose, IA from Lovilia, IA?
The driving distance from Melrose, IA to Lovilia, IA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose and Lovilia.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Trinity Avenue
782 ft · 40 sec · Trinity Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shamrock Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Shamrock Street
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Continue on 520th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 520th Avenue
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
1864 ft · 32 sec · South Clinton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East 19th Street
738 ft · 33 sec · East 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melrose and Lovilia.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
13.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Melrose and Mostly Clear near Lovilia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melrose to Lovilia?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Albia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Melrose and 12.9 miles from Lovilia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Melrose and Mostly Clear near Lovilia.
Stop Ideas Near Albia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albia.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Mount Pleasant
La Plata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melrose and Lovilia. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).
#1 Melrose
Community in Monroe County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 106 |
| Coordinates | 40.9761200, -93.0504800 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovilia
Human settlement in Monroe County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 516 |
| Coordinates | 41.1358400, -92.9040900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 19th Street (-92.904091, 41.135913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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