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Trip from Linn Grove, IA to Albert City, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

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 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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Downtown Linn Grove, IA, IA

Linn Grove, IA

Juan Solis

Trip Overview

Linn Grove to Albert City is 22.4 miles and takes about 35 minutes via 460th Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Iowa, taking you through the familiar Midwest landscape. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on local roads, perfect for a quick connection between two points. You won't encounter major highways, so expect a more grounded, rural feel. This route is ideal if you need to get from Linn Grove to Albert City efficiently without a lot of fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
460th Street 10.1 mi 13m
230th Avenue 4.7 mi 8m
440th Street 4.7 mi 8m
130th Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
Weaver Street 0.9 mi 1m
Orchard Street 0.2 mi <1m
2nd Street North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 460th Street — 10.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Linn Grove, IA and Albert City, IA.

1

Start on Weaver Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Weaver Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto 440th Street

4.7 mi · 8 min · 440th Street
3

Turn right onto US 71

1.8 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue
4

Turn left onto IA 10

10 mi · 13 min · 460th Street
5

Turn right onto CR N14

4.7 mi · 8 min · 230th Avenue
6

Turn left onto Orchard Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Orchard Street
7

Turn right onto 2nd Street North

281 ft · 12 sec · 2nd Street North
8

Arrive at destination

2nd Street North

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | 440th Street

At end of road, turn left onto 440th Street

Navigation decision point

3
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 71 / 130th Avenue

Turn right onto US 71 / 130th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
17.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | CR N14 / 230th Avenue

Turn right onto CR N14 / 230th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
22.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | Orchard Street

Turn left onto Orchard Street

Navigation decision point

4
22.3 mi into trip | ~35m in | 2nd Street North

Turn right onto 2nd Street North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.33 one way

$6.65 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $3.75 $7.50
premium $4.65 $4.10 $8.21
diesel $5.30 $4.68 $9.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.14 $1.43

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 15, 2026

Origin

Linn Grove, IA

Evening in Linn Grove on Monday

Local time

7:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Clear

SSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:54PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Albert City, IA

Evening in Albert City on Monday

Local time

7:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Clear

SSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:54PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM 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

35m 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 route features zero highway driving, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 22.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 10.1 miles along 460th Street. You'll navigate using a combination of 460th Street, 230th Avenue, and 440th Street. Be prepared for typical rural cruising, with the focus on reaching your destination rather than high-speed travel.

Only 0% 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: 10.1 mi on 460th 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 around 0.9 miles in near 440th 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 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (440th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 71 / 130th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (CR N14 / 230th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,391 ft 1,276 ft

Total Climb

194 ft

Total Descent

148 ft

Highest Point

1,391 ft

~4.8 mi in

Elevation Range

115 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Linn Grove, IA

Full guide →

Arriving in Albert City, 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 35m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m 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 10.1 miles on 460th 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 0.9 miles (440th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 71 / 130th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (CR N14 / 230th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

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

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