Origin
Albert City, IA
Late night in Albert City on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albert City, IA to Storm Lake, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Storm Lake, IA
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Trip Overview
Albert City, IA to Storm Lake, IA is 23 miles and takes about 36 minutes via 530th Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest journey stays within Iowa, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or an add-on to a larger regional adventure. You'll navigate primarily local roads, making it a relaxed experience perfect for a single day. Consider this route when you need a simple, no-fuss connection between these two Iowa communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 530th Street | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| 130th Avenue | 6 mi | 8m |
| 590th Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 230th Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Lake Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Milwaukee Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
530th Street
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albert City, IA and Storm Lake, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street North
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street North
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR N14
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
230th Avenue
4
Turn right onto IA 3
10 mi
·
13 min
·
530th Street
5
Turn left onto US 71
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
130th Avenue
6
Turn right onto 590th Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
590th Street
7
Turn left onto US 71 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lake Avenue
8
Turn right onto IA 7
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Milwaukee Avenue
9
Turn left onto Otsego Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Otsego Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 5th Street
11
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Grand Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR N14 / 230th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR N14 / 230th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
590th Street
Turn right onto 590th Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Otsego Street
Turn left onto Otsego Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
West 5th Street
At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Storm Lake, IA
Late night in Storm Lake on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on smaller roads for the entire 23 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles, primarily on 530th Street. Expect frequent turns as you transition between roads like 530th Street, 130th Avenue, and 590th Street. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local county roads rather than high-speed travel. It’s the kind of route where paying attention to navigation is key, but the pace is generally relaxed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on 530th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR N14 / 230th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (590th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on 530th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR N14 / 230th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (590th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Storm Lake, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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