Origin
Lohrville, IA
Morning in Lohrville on Tuesday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lohrville, IA to Somers, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lohrville, IA
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Trip Overview
Lohrville to Somers is 16.7 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Sigourney Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Iowa. Since the entire route is on surface roads, expect a more leisurely pace than you would on a highway. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sigourney Avenue | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| 270th Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| York Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sigourney Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lohrville, IA and Somers, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto CR N65
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
3
Continue on CR N65
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sigourney Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR D36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
270th Street
5
Turn right onto York Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
York Avenue
6
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
1st Street
7
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
6th Avenue
8
Turn left onto 6th Street
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
6th Street
9
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR N65 / Maple Street
Turn right onto CR N65 / Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR D36 / 270th Street
Turn right onto CR D36 / 270th Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
York Avenue
Turn right onto York Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
6th Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Somers, IA
Morning in Somers on Tuesday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 is entirely on surface roads with 0% highway travel. You'll spend about 25 minutes covering 16.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 8.1 miles on Sigourney Avenue. Expect to navigate through local streets and county roads without the high speeds or frequent exits of interstate travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Sigourney Avenue.
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 0.2 miles in near CR N65 / Maple 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 25m 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 0.2 miles (CR N65 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (CR D36 / 270th Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (York Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,186 ft
1,159 ft
Total Climb
23 ft
Total Descent
29 ft
Highest Point
1,186 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
27 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 8.1 miles on Sigourney Avenue. 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 0.2 miles (CR N65 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (CR D36 / 270th Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (York Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somers, 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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