How far is Storm Lake, IA from Linn Grove, IA?

The driving distance from Storm Lake, IA to Linn Grove, IA is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
24.79 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.41 mi
28.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.41 mi
Kilometers
28.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.79 mi
Kilometers
39.89 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linn Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in Storm Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Storm Lake
2026-04-18T06:56
Arrive Linn Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Storm Lake
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
Rembrandt
IA

City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States

From Storm Lake
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Linn Grove
12.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Storm Lake and Linn Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1225 ft · 58 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

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

    976 ft · 33 sec · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Otsego Street

    1090 ft · 50 sec · Otsego Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Milwaukee Avenue

    1445 ft · 44 sec · West Milwaukee Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Lake Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Lake Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 590th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 590th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 130th Avenue

    14.8 mi · 20 min · 130th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 440th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 440th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Weaver Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Weaver Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weaver Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
130th Avenue
14.8 mi · 60%
440th Street
4.67 mi · 19%
590th Street
2.5 mi · 10%
North Lake Avenue
1 mi · 4%
Weaver Street
0.92 mi · 4%
West Milwaukee Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

130th Avenue

Turn left onto 130th Avenue

14.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rembrandt
00h 19m from Storm Lake
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Storm Lake and Sunny near Linn Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Storm Lake to Linn Grove?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Rembrandt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Storm Lake and 12.4 miles from Linn Grove.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Storm Lake and Sunny near Linn Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Storm Lake and Linn Grove. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 km).

Storm Lake

#1 Storm Lake

City in Iowa

Population10,438
Coordinates42.6410900, -95.2097200
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
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#2 Linn Grove

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

Population146
Coordinates42.8916400, -95.2466600
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Start: Storm Lake (-95.20972, 42.64109)
End: Linn Grove (-95.24666, 42.89164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 Storm Lake and Linn Grove. The current time is 06:56:05.

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.