Origin
Albert City, IA
Afternoon in Albert City on Thursday
Local time
2:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albert City, IA to Linn Grove, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Albert City, IA to Linn Grove, IA covers 22.4 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 460th Street, 230th Avenue, 440th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on 460th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 22.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
460th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR N14 / 230th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (IA 10 / 460th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR N14 / 230th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR N14 / 230th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IA 10 / 460th Street
Turn left onto IA 10 / 460th Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
440th Street
Turn left onto 440th Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Weaver Street
Turn right onto Weaver Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 460th Street | 10 mi | 13m |
| 230th Avenue | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| 440th Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| 130th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Weaver Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
460th Street
— 10 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albert City, IA and Linn Grove, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street North
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street North
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR N14
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
230th Avenue
4
Turn left onto IA 10
10 mi
·
13 min
·
460th Street
5
Turn right onto US 71
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
130th Avenue
6
Turn left onto 440th Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
440th Street
7
Turn right onto Weaver Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Weaver Street
8
Arrive at destination
Weaver Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Linn Grove, IA
Afternoon in Linn Grove on Thursday
Local time
2:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albert City, IA to Linn Grove, IA covers 22.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 460th Street, 230th Avenue, 440th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Albert City, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR N14 / 230th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (IA 10 / 460th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Albert City, IA to Linn Grove, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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