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Trip from Pomeroy, IA to Lohrville, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

26.1 mi

42 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 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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Downtown Pomeroy, IA, IA

Pomeroy, IA

Doğan Alpaslan Demir

Downtown Lohrville, IA, IA

Lohrville, IA

Esmerald Heqimaj

Trip Overview

Pomeroy to Lohrville is 26.1 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Sigourney Avenue and US 20, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Iowa, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. Expect a route with frequent turns, typical of local drives, so keep your attention on the road. With a drive this brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to pace yourself.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sigourney Avenue 11.6 mi 15m
US 20 5.6 mi 6m
Marengo Avenue 4.3 mi 5m
Marshall Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
Maple Street 0.8 mi 1m
South Ontario Street 0.4 mi <1m
East Harrison Street 0.3 mi <1m
South East Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sigourney Avenue — 11.6 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy, IA and Lohrville, IA.

1

Start on East 1st Street

57 ft · 9 sec · East 1st Street
2

Turn left onto CR D11

0.4 mi · 59 sec · South Ontario Street
3

Turn left onto CR D11

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East Harrison Street
4

Turn right onto IA 4; IA 7

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South East Street
5

Continue on IA 4; IA 7

4.3 mi · 5 min · Marengo Avenue
6

Keep slight left at fork onto IA 4

2.3 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 20 East
8

Merge onto US 20

5.6 mi · 6 min · US 20
9

Turn right onto CR N65

12 mi · 15 min · Sigourney Avenue
10

Continue on CR N65

0.8 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
11

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 2nd Street
12

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR D11 / South Ontario Street

Turn left onto CR D11 / South Ontario Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR D11 / East Harrison Street

Turn left onto CR D11 / East Harrison Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | IA 4; IA 7 / South East Street

Turn right onto IA 4; IA 7 / South East Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | IA 4 / Marshall Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto IA 4 / Marshall Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
7.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward US 20 East

Navigation decision point

Toward US 20 East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.25 one way

$8.50 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.44 $4.56 $9.13
premium $5.03 $5.17 $10.34
diesel $6.07 $6.24 $12.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67

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 Oct 5, 2026

Origin

Pomeroy, IA

Night in Pomeroy on Sunday

Local time

9:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Sunny

ESE 2 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 4:37AM CDT until October 5 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 4:37AM CDT until October 6 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Destination

Lohrville, IA

Night in Lohrville on Sunday

Local time

9:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Sunny

ESE 1 to 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 4:37AM CDT until October 5 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 4:37AM CDT until October 6 at 9:00AM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

36m 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 drive has a turn-heavy local feel, meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and road changes rather than a straight shot. Only 22% of the route is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 11.6 miles on Sigourney Avenue. As you progress, you'll experience the character of Iowa's local roads, which can involve varying speed limits and more frequent adjustments to your course. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where constant navigation is key.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Sigourney Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR D11 / South Ontario Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR D11 / South Ontario Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR D11 / East Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (IA 4; IA 7 / South East Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,241 ft 1,156 ft

Total Climb

19 ft

Total Descent

104 ft

Highest Point

1,241 ft

Elevation Range

85 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Lohrville, 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 36m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.6 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: near the start (CR D11 / South Ontario Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR D11 / East Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (IA 4; IA 7 / South East Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lohrville, 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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