Origin
Cromwell, IA
Late night in Cromwell on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cromwell, 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
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
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.
Cromwell, IA
Arturo Añez.
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 33 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
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Lorimor, IA
Late night in Lorimor on Sunday
Local time
2:29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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