Origin
Duncombe, IA
Evening in Duncombe on Thursday
Local time
5:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duncombe, IA to Tara, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tara, IA
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Duncombe, IA to Tara, IA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 20, Hayes Avenue, County Highway P73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and Hayes Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.9 miles on US 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and Hayes Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cedar Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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Cedar Street
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Warren Street
Turn left onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR D26 / 230th Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR D26 / 230th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
210th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 210th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Hayes Avenue | 1.9 mi | 6m |
| County Highway P73 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| George Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 220th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 210th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 230th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncombe, IA and Tara, IA.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cedar Street
160 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Street
3
Turn left onto Warren Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Warren Street
4
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Walnut Street
5
Continue on County Highway P73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway P73
6
Turn right onto US 20
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 20
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 20 Business
9
At end of road, turn left onto CR D26
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
230th Street
10
Turn right onto George Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
George Avenue
11
Turn left onto 220th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
220th Street
12
Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayes Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto 210th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street
14
Turn left onto Hayes Avenue
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Hayes Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Hayes Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Tara, IA
Evening in Tara on Thursday
Local time
5:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
24 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
34m 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 Duncombe, IA to Tara, IA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, Hayes Avenue, County Highway P73. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Duncombe, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.30 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 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Duncombe, IA to Tara, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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