Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomeroy, IA
Doğan Alpaslan Demir
Lohrville, IA
Esmerald Heqimaj
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy, IA and Lohrville, IA.
Start on East 1st Street
Turn left onto CR D11
Turn left onto CR D11
Turn right onto IA 4; IA 7
Continue on IA 4; IA 7
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 4
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 20
Turn right onto CR N65
Continue on CR N65
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto CR D11 / South Ontario Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR D11 / East Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto IA 4; IA 7 / South East Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 4 / Marshall Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the ramp toward US 20 East
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
| premium | $5.18 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Pomeroy on Wednesday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Lohrville on Wednesday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
19 ft
Total Descent
104 ft
Highest Point
1,241 ft
Elevation Range
85 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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