Origin
Rockwell City, IA
Morning in Rockwell City on Sunday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockwell City, IA to Lohrville, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockwell City, IA
Kelly
Lohrville, IA
Esmerald Heqimaj
Trip Overview
Rockwell City to Lohrville is 13.4 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Sigourney Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Iowa, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local feel throughout, making it a straightforward trip with minimal planning needed. It's ideal if you're looking for a quick connection between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sigourney Avenue | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| 270th Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West High Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sigourney Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell City, IA and Lohrville, IA.
1
Start on 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn right onto CR D36
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
3
Turn straight onto CR D36
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
270th Street
4
Turn right onto CR N65
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sigourney Avenue
5
Continue on CR N65
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
6
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
2nd Street
7
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.3 — 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 D36 / West High Street
Turn right onto CR D36 / West High Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR N65 / Sigourney Avenue
Turn right onto CR N65 / Sigourney Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lohrville, IA
Morning in Lohrville on Sunday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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
20m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a dynamic local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 13.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along Sigourney Avenue. Be prepared to adjust your speed and attention as you make your way through this turn-heavy section.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR D36 / West High Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rockwell City, IA to Lohrville, IA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR D36 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CR N65 / Sigourney Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 D36 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CR N65 / Sigourney Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (2nd 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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