Origin
Shannon City, IA
Late night in Shannon City on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shannon City, IA to Lorimor, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Shannon City, IA
Liudmyla Shalimova
Lorimor, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Shannon City, IA to Lorimor, IA is 25.6 miles and takes about 38m via US 169, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Iowa, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it an easy option for a quick journey or an add-on to a longer itinerary. You'll find it's a direct path with minimal complexity, ideal if you're looking for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 17.1 mi | 25m |
| US 34 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| County Road J13 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Ringgold Union Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 17.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon City, IA and Lorimor, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ringgold Union Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ringgold Union Street
3
Continue on County Road J13
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road J13
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 169
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
US 169
5
Continue on US 34; US 169
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 34; US 169
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 169
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 169
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
US 169
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ringgold Union Street
At end of road, turn left onto Ringgold Union Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 169
At end of road, turn left onto US 169
Navigation decision point
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 169
Turn left onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Lorimor, IA
Late night in Lorimor on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
22 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
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 a highway-focused drive, with 91% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.1 miles on US 169, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads, including US 169 and US 34, are well-maintained and designed for efficient travel. While mostly highway, the inclusion of County Road J13 suggests a brief transition to more local roads before reaching your destination, providing a slight variation in the driving experience.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.2 miles in near Ringgold Union Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shannon City, IA to Lorimor, IA is easy. At 38m with 91% 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 (Ringgold Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 169): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here.
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 (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 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 0.2 miles (Ringgold Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 169): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lorimor, 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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