Origin
Creston, IA
Late night in Creston on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Creston, IA to Lorimor, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Creston, IA
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Lorimor, IA
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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 33 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
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 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.
Destination
Lorimor, IA
Late night in Lorimor on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
21 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
34m 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 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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