How far is Rockwell City, IA from Lohrville, IA?

The driving distance from Rockwell City, IA to Lohrville, IA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
13.45 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.67 mi
15.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.67 mi
Kilometers
15.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.64 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lohrville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM CDT
Return by in Rockwell City
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwell City
2026-04-18T00:51
Arrive Lohrville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockwell City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rinard
IA

Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America

From Rockwell City
6.7 mi
00h 10m
To Lohrville
6.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwell City and Lohrville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell City and Lohrville.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    1300 ft · 59 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West High Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto 270th Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 270th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sigourney Avenue

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Sigourney Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1014 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockwell City and Lohrville.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sigourney Avenue
8.09 mi · 60%
270th Street
3.21 mi · 24%
West High Street
0.93 mi · 7%
Maple Street
0.78 mi · 6%
4th Street
0.25 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sigourney Avenue

Turn right onto Sigourney Avenue

8.09 mi · 00h 11m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rinard
00h 10m from Rockwell City
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rockwell City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lohrville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockwell City to Lohrville?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 Rockwell City and 6.7 miles from Lohrville.

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 3.7 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Rockwell City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lohrville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockwell City and Lohrville. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.57 km).

Rockwell City

#1 Rockwell City

City in and county seat of Calhoun County, Iowa, United States

Population2,082
Coordinates42.3952600, -94.6338700
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lohrville

Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America

Population337
Coordinates42.2702600, -94.5485900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockwell City (-94.63387, 42.39526)
End: Lohrville (-94.54859, 42.27026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 Rockwell City and Lohrville. The current time is 00:51:35.

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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.