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Trip from Lorimor, IA to Shannon City, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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Downtown Lorimor, IA, IA

Lorimor, IA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Downtown Shannon City, IA, IA

Shannon City, IA

Liudmyla Shalimova

Trip Overview

Lorimor, IA to Shannon City, IA is 25.6 miles and takes about 38m via US 169, US 34, and County Road J13, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa. The route is predominantly highway driving, making for a straightforward and quick connection between the two points. It’s ideal if you're looking for a simple transfer with minimal fuss or as a brief leg on a larger Midwest adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 16.6 mi 24m
US 34 6.2 mi 8m
County Road J13 1.7 mi 3m
North Douglas Street 0.5 mi 1m
Ringgold Union Street 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 169 — 16.6 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 169

7.3 mi · 10 min · US 169
2

Turn right onto US 34; US 169

6.2 mi · 8 min · US 34; US 169
3

Turn left onto US 169

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Douglas Street
4

Turn slight right onto US 169

9.3 mi · 14 min · US 169
5

Turn right onto County Road J13

1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road J13
6

Continue on Ringgold Union Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Ringgold Union Street
7

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Main Street
8

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 34; US 169

Turn right onto US 34; US 169

Navigation decision point

4
13.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 169 / North Douglas Street

Turn left onto US 169 / North Douglas Street

Navigation decision point

4
23.3 mi into trip | ~34m in | County Road J13

Turn right onto County Road J13

Navigation decision point

4
25.4 mi into trip | ~37m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.26 one way

$8.51 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.64 $9.27
premium $5.18 $5.22 $10.45
diesel $5.35 $5.39 $10.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of May 31, 2026

Origin

Lorimor, IA

Afternoon in Lorimor on Wednesday

Local time

4:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 31 at 2:43AM CDT until May 31 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Destination

Shannon City, IA

Afternoon in Shannon City on Wednesday

Local time

4:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 8 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 31 at 2:43AM CDT until May 31 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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

1 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

38m 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?

You'll spend about 89% of this drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 16.6 miles, primarily on US 169. After that, you'll transition to county roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect mostly rural cruising with a clear shift from highway speeds to local road conditions as you approach Shannon City.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on US 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US 34. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near US 34; US 169.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lorimor, IA to Shannon City, IA is easy. At 38m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (US 34; US 169): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 169 / North Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (County Road J13): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,277 ft 1,130 ft

Total Climb

223 ft

Total Descent

227 ft

Highest Point

1,277 ft

~20.1 mi in

Elevation Range

147 ft

About the Cities

Starting 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 38m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on US 169. 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 7.3 miles (US 34; US 169): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 169 / North Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (County Road J13): Navigation decision point.

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

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