Origin
Clemons, IA
Night in Clemons on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clemons, IA to Melbourne, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clemons, IA
Efrem Efre
Melbourne, IA
Kaiser Concha
Trip Overview
The drive from Clemons, IA to Melbourne, IA covers 16.5 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eastman Avenue, Hart Avenue, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Eastman Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 16.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastman Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bevins Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bevins Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (County Highway S52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (Eastman Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bevins Street
Turn left onto Bevins Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
County Highway S52
Keep slight right at fork onto County Highway S52
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Eastman Avenue
Turn left onto Eastman Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
4th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastman Avenue | 6 mi | 10m |
| Hart Avenue | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| 1st Avenue North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bevins Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eastman Avenue
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clemons, IA and Melbourne, IA.
1
Start on 165th Street
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
165th Street
2
Turn left onto Bevins Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bevins Street
3
Continue on Eastman Avenue
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Eastman Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto County Highway S52
526 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Highway S52
5
Continue on Main Street Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street Road
6
Turn left onto Eastman Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastman Avenue
7
Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
7th Street Northwest
8
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue North
9
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Street Southwest
10
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
11
Turn left onto US 30
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
12
Turn right onto S62
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Hart Avenue
13
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
4th Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Melbourne, IA
Night in Melbourne on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
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
1 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
25m 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 Clemons, IA to Melbourne, IA covers 16.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eastman Avenue, Hart Avenue, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Clemons, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bevins Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (County Highway S52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (Eastman Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clemons, IA to Melbourne, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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