Origin
Knierim, IA
Afternoon in Knierim on Thursday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knierim, IA to Lohrville, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Knierim, IA to Lohrville, IA covers 18.2 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 Sigourney Avenue, US 20, Maple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Sigourney Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.2 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 (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 18.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Sigourney Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 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 Williams 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 25m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR P19 / 1st Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (CR N65 / Sigourney Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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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Williams Street
Turn right onto Williams Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR P19 / 1st Avenue East
Turn right onto CR P19 / 1st Avenue East
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR N65 / Sigourney Avenue
Turn left onto CR N65 / Sigourney Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
18 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sigourney Avenue | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| US 20 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Maple Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Xenia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Williams Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sigourney Avenue
— 11.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knierim, IA and Lohrville, IA.
1
Start on Center Avenue
44 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Avenue
2
Turn right onto Williams Street
342 ft
·
17 sec
·
Williams Street
3
Turn right onto CR P19
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
1st Avenue East
4
Continue on CR P19
391 ft
·
7 sec
·
Xenia Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 20
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 20
6
Turn left onto CR N65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sigourney Avenue
7
Continue on CR N65
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
8
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
2nd Street
9
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
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
Lohrville, IA
Afternoon in Lohrville on Thursday
Local time
2:53 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 Knierim, IA to Lohrville, IA covers 18.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sigourney Avenue, US 20, Maple Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Knierim, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR P19 / 1st Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (CR N65 / Sigourney Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Knierim, IA to Lohrville, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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