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Trip from Cromwell, 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 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

28 mi

45 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Cromwell, IA, IA

Cromwell, IA

Arturo Añez.

Downtown Lorimor, IA, IA

Lorimor, IA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Trip Overview

Cromwell, IA to Lorimor, IA is 28 miles and takes about 44m via US 169, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest hop keeps you within Iowa for the entirety of the trip. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a good option for a relaxed afternoon excursion or a brief stopover. Given the minimal mileage and duration, this route is best suited for those looking for a quick, straightforward journey between two points without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Taylor Street 15.8 mi 22m
US 169 7.3 mi 10m
Cromwell Road 3.8 mi 9m
New York Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Monroe Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
County Road H33 0.3 mi <1m
East 12th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Taylor Street — 15.8 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 12th Street

38 ft · 6 sec · East 12th Street
2

Turn left onto Monroe Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Monroe Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto H33

0.3 mi · 36 sec · County Road H33
4

Continue on H33

3.8 mi · 9 min · Cromwell Road
5

Turn left onto US 34

0.6 mi · 57 sec · New York Avenue
6

Continue on US 34

16 mi · 22 min · West Taylor Street
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto US 169

7.3 mi · 10 min · US 169
Use the left lane.
8

Arrive at destination

US 169

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — 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 | Monroe Avenue

Turn left onto Monroe Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | H33 / County Road H33

At end of road, turn right onto H33 / County Road H33

Navigation decision point

6
20.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 169

Turn left onto US 169

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.27 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.56 $9.13
premium $4.72 $5.20 $10.40
diesel $4.80 $5.29 $10.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Jun 28, 2026

Origin

Cromwell, IA

Late night in Cromwell on Monday

Local time

1:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 12 to 16 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 27 at 9:35PM CDT until June 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 27 at 8:52PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Lorimor, IA

Late night in Lorimor on Monday

Local time

1:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 10 to 14 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 27 at 9:35PM CDT until June 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 27 at 8:52PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

44m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 26% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.8 miles along West Taylor Street. You'll navigate a combination of local roads and US 169, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. The driving experience is characterized by its intimate connection with the local landscape, rather than high-speed travel.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on West Taylor Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Monroe Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cromwell, IA to Lorimor, IA is easy. At 44m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Monroe Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (H33 / County Road H33): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,321 ft 1,113 ft

Total Climb

227 ft

Total Descent

286 ft

Highest Point

1,321 ft

~8 mi in

Elevation Range

207 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Cromwell, IA

Full guide →

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 44m. Total distance: 28 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.8 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: near the start (Monroe Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (H33 / County Road H33): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 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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