Origin
Thayer, IA
Late night in Thayer on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thayer, 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
13m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thayer, IA
Theodore Nguyen
Lorimor, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Thayer to Lorimor is 9 miles and takes about 13 minutes via US 169, US 34, and 3rd Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Iowa, making it a straightforward drive through the Midwest. Given its brevity, you'll likely find this route is more about connecting two points efficiently rather than a destination in itself. It's ideal for a quick hop when you need to get from one town to the next without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| US 34 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thayer, IA and Lorimor, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
3rd Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 34
4
Turn right onto US 169
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 169
Use the right lane.
5
Arrive at destination
US 169
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 34
Turn right onto US 34
Navigation decision point
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 169
Turn right onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
2:28 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
13m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive that is almost entirely on well-maintained roads, with a 98% highway share. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on US 169, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The route primarily utilizes US 169, US 34, and 3rd Avenue, suggesting a mix of highway speeds and potentially some local road sections as you approach your destination. It's designed for speed and directness rather than scenic meandering.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 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 early in the drive near 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thayer, IA to Lorimor, IA is easy. At 13m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 34): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 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: near the start (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 34): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 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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