Origin
Le Grand, IA
Night in Le Grand on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Le Grand, IA to Liscomb, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Le Grand, IA
Newman Photographs
Liscomb, IA
Heber Vazquez
Trip Overview
The drive from Le Grand, IA to Liscomb, IA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Marsh Avenue, IA 330 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Lincoln Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 27.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 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 Main 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 37m drive. You will face about 6 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 Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (IA 330 / Marsh Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
3
15.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IA 330 / Marsh Avenue
Turn left onto IA 330 / Marsh Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Marsh Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Marsh Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Le Grand, IA to Liscomb, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Des Moines
13.3 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Marsh Avenue | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| IA 330 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 160th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Webster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Grand, IA and Liscomb, IA.
1
Start on North Webster Street
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Webster Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
5
Turn right onto IA 330
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
IA 330
6
Turn left onto IA 330
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Marsh Avenue
7
Continue on IA 330
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left
69 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn left onto 160th Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
160th Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Marsh Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Marsh Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto CR E18
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Street
12
Arrive at destination
CR E18
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Liscomb, IA
Night in Liscomb on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
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
20 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
37m 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 Le Grand, IA to Liscomb, IA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Marsh Avenue, IA 330. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Le Grand, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (IA 330 / Marsh Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Le Grand, IA to Liscomb, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
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