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Trip from Albion, IA to Clemons, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

13.4 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Albion, IA, IA

Albion, IA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Downtown Clemons, IA, IA

Clemons, IA

Efrem Efre

Trip Overview

Albion, IA to Clemons, IA is 13.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via 190th Street and Marsh Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within Iowa's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two local communities. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll find it to be a practical option for local travel without significant detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
190th Street 8 mi 12m
Marsh Avenue 2.4 mi 3m
Eastman Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
North Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Bevins Street 0.3 mi <1m
East George Street <0.1 mi <1m
165th Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Liberty Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 190th Street — 8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion, IA and Clemons, IA.

1

Start on North Liberty Street

49 ft · 4 sec · North Liberty Street
2

Turn right onto East George Street

380 ft · 22 sec · East George Street
3

Turn left onto IA 330

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North Main Street
4

Continue on IA 330

2.4 mi · 3 min · Marsh Avenue
5

Turn right onto CR E29

8.0 mi · 12 min · 190th Street
6

Turn right onto Eastman Avenue

2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastman Avenue
7

Continue on Bevins Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bevins Street
8

Turn right onto 165th Street

54 ft · 1 sec · 165th Street
9

Arrive at destination

165th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — 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 | East George Street

Turn right onto East George Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | IA 330 / North Main Street

Turn left onto IA 330 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR E29 / 190th Street

Turn right onto CR E29 / 190th Street

Navigation decision point

3
10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | Eastman Avenue

Turn right onto Eastman Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
13.4 mi into trip | ~21m in | 165th Street

Turn right onto 165th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.09 one way

$4.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.30 $4.60
premium $4.89 $2.58 $5.16
diesel $5.61 $2.96 $5.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.17 $0.54
EV Truck/SUV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Albion, IA

Late night in Albion on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clemons, IA

Late night in Clemons on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m 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 characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local drive. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating county roads for the entire 13.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on 190th Street. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between 190th Street, Marsh Avenue, and Eastman Avenue, requiring your attention to navigation and road changes.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on 190th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 East George Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 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 (East George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 330 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CR E29 / 190th Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m 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 8 miles on 190th 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 (East George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 330 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CR E29 / 190th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clemons, 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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