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Trip from Creston, IA to Lorimor, IA

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

Drive Time

34m

Distance

23.3 mi

37 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

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city in Iowa, United States

Creston, IA

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Downtown Lorimor, IA, IA

Lorimor, IA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Trip Overview

Creston to Lorimor is 23.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a long commitment. Given its brevity, it's a perfect example of a same-day journey, allowing you ample time for other activities or simply a relaxed travel experience. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Taylor Street 15.2 mi 21m
US 169 7.3 mi 10m
North Elm Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Montgomery Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Taylor Street — 15.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Creston, IA and Lorimor, IA.

1

Start on East Montgomery Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · East Montgomery Street
2

Turn left onto North Elm Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Elm Street
3

Turn left onto US 34

15 mi · 21 min · West Taylor Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto US 169

7.3 mi · 10 min · US 169
Use the left lane.
5

Arrive at destination

US 169

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Elm Street

Turn left onto North Elm Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 34 / West Taylor Street

Turn left onto US 34 / West Taylor Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
16 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 169

Turn left onto US 169

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.44 one way

$6.88 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.80 $7.60
premium $4.72 $4.33 $8.65
diesel $4.80 $4.40 $8.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
EV Truck/SUV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49

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.

Forecast as of Jul 8, 2026

Origin

Creston, IA

Morning in Creston on Sunday

Local time

9:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 6 to 10 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 8 at 6:31PM CDT until July 8 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 8 at 6:31PM CDT until July 8 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Lorimor, IA

Morning in Lorimor on Sunday

Local time

9:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 9 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 8 at 6:31PM CDT until July 8 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 8 at 6:31PM CDT until July 8 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 15.2 miles on West Taylor Street, offering a good period of uninterrupted travel. The route transitions between different road types, suggesting you'll experience a variety of driving conditions. Expect sections that feel more like a typical highway cruise, interspersed with segments that might be more akin to local roads. This variation means you won't be locked into a single driving style for the entire 23.3 miles.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on West Taylor Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Elm Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Creston, IA to Lorimor, IA is easy. At 34m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 34 / West Taylor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,317 ft 1,056 ft

Total Climb

323 ft

Total Descent

407 ft

Highest Point

1,317 ft

~3.3 mi in

Elevation Range

261 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Creston, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1868

Top landmarks

  • • Creston — railway station in Creston, Iowa

Arriving in Lorimor, IA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on West Taylor 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: at 0.1 miles (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 34 / West Taylor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lorimor, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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