How far is Rembrandt, IA from Storm Lake, IA?

The driving distance from Rembrandt, IA to Storm Lake, IA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
16.41 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.93 mi
20.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.93 mi
Kilometers
20.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.41 mi
Kilometers
26.41 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Storm Lake
Thu, Jun 11, 12:37 PM CDT
Return by in Rembrandt
Thu, Jun 11, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rembrandt
2026-06-11T12:11
Arrive Storm Lake
Thu, Jun 11, 12:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
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 Rembrandt
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
Truesdale
IA

Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America

From Rembrandt
8.2 mi
00h 13m
To Storm Lake
8.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rembrandt and Storm Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rembrandt and Storm Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1089 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 477th Street

    2995 ft · 1 min · 477th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 15 min · 130th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 590th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 590th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Lake Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Lake Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Milwaukee Avenue

    1445 ft · 42 sec · West Milwaukee Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Otsego Street

    1090 ft · 50 sec · Otsego Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street

    976 ft · 33 sec · West 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1225 ft · 54 sec · Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rembrandt and Storm Lake.

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 69%
590th Street
2.5 mi · 15%
North Lake Avenue
1 mi · 6%
477th Street
0.57 mi · 3%
West Milwaukee Avenue
0.27 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

130th Avenue

Turn right onto 130th Avenue

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Truesdale
00h 13m from Rembrandt
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rembrandt and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Storm Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rembrandt to Storm Lake?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Truesdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Rembrandt and 8.2 miles from Storm Lake.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rembrandt and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Storm Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rembrandt and Storm Lake. Straight-line distance: 12.93 mi (20.81 km).

Rembrandt

#1 Rembrandt

City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States

Population195
Coordinates42.8255300, -95.1663800
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Storm Lake

#2 Storm Lake

City in Iowa

Population10,438
Coordinates42.6410900, -95.2097200
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Rembrandt (-95.16638, 42.82553)
End: Storm Lake (-95.20972, 42.64109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Rembrandt and Storm Lake. The current time is 12:11:15.

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.