How far is State Center, IA from Liscomb, IA?
The driving distance from State Center, IA to Liscomb, IA is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Marshal County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State Center and Liscomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State Center and Liscomb.
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Start on East Main Street
4 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
1114 ft · 25 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
860 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2153 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Albion, Melbourne
1915 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 160th Street
2321 ft · 46 sec · 160th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Marsh Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn slight left onto State Street
1050 ft · 21 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State Center and Liscomb.
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
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
7.06 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving State Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Liscomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State Center to Liscomb?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 State Center and 11.1 miles from Liscomb.
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 7.7 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around State Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Liscomb.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State Center and Liscomb. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).
#1 State Center
City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 42.0166500, -93.1635400 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liscomb
Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 296 |
| Coordinates | 42.1899900, -93.0038100 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liscomb (-93.00381, 42.18999)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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