Origin
Albion, IA
Morning in Albion on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albion, IA to Clemons, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albion, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Clemons, IA
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
Albion, IA to Clemons, IA is 13.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via 190th Street and Marsh Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within Iowa's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two local communities. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll find it to be a practical option for local travel without significant detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local drive. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating county roads for the entire 13.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on 190th Street. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between 190th Street, Marsh Avenue, and Eastman Avenue, requiring your attention to navigation and road changes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
190th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 East George 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 21m 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 (East George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 330 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CR E29 / 190th 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
|
East George Street
Turn right onto East George Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 330 / North Main Street
Turn left onto IA 330 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR E29 / 190th Street
Turn right onto CR E29 / 190th Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Eastman Avenue
Turn right onto Eastman Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
165th Street
Turn right onto 165th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 190th Street | 8 mi | 12m |
| Marsh Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Eastman Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bevins Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East George Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 165th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Liberty Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
190th Street
— 8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion, IA and Clemons, IA.
1
Start on North Liberty Street
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Liberty Street
2
Turn right onto East George Street
380 ft
·
22 sec
·
East George Street
3
Turn left onto IA 330
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on IA 330
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Marsh Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR E29
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
190th Street
6
Turn right onto Eastman Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastman Avenue
7
Continue on Bevins Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bevins Street
8
Turn right onto 165th Street
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
165th Street
9
Arrive at destination
165th Street
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
Clemons, IA
Morning in Clemons on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
21m 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 Albion, IA to Clemons, IA covers 13.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 190th Street, Marsh Avenue, Eastman Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Albion, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 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 21m 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 (East George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 330 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CR E29 / 190th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Albion, IA to Clemons, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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