Trip from Lehigh, IA to Tara, IA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Lainson Avenue, 290th Street, 190th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Lehigh, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Lehigh, IA to Tara, IA?

The route from Lehigh, IA to Tara, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 40m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lehigh, IA to Tara, IA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lainson Avenue, 290th Street, 190th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Lainson Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 22.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lainson Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near US 169 / Lainson Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lehigh, IA to Tara, IA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (US 169 / Lainson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (200th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

7.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 169 / Lainson Avenue

Turn right onto US 169 / Lainson Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

20 mi into trip | ~31m in | Johnson Avenue

Turn left onto Johnson Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

21 mi into trip | ~33m in | 200th Street

Turn right onto 200th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lainson Avenue	10.8 mi	15m
290th Street	7.1 mi	12m
190th Street	2.2 mi	3m
200th Street	1.5 mi	5m
Johnson Avenue	1 mi	2m
Hayes Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Lainson Avenue — 10.8 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh, IA and Tara, IA.

1

Start on 290th Street

7.1 mi · 12 min · 290th Street

2

Turn right onto US 169

11 mi · 15 min · Lainson Avenue

3

Turn left onto 190th Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · 190th Street

4

Turn left onto Johnson Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Johnson Avenue

5

Turn right onto 200th Street

1.5 mi · 5 min · 200th Street

6

Continue on Hayes Avenue

368 ft · 16 sec · Hayes Avenue

7

Arrive at destination

Hayes Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.53 one way

$7.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.88	$7.76
premium	$4.89	$4.35	$8.70
diesel	$5.61	$4.99	$9.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.37	$1.08
Efficient EV	5.7	$1.98	$0.90
EV Truck/SUV	9	$3.16	$1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lehigh, IA

Evening in Lehigh on Thursday

Local time

7:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tara, IA

Evening in Tara on Thursday

Local time

7:58 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

39m 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 Lehigh, IA to Tara, IA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lainson Avenue, 290th Street, 190th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Lehigh, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.53 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.

The drive from Lehigh, IA to Tara, IA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (US 169 / Lainson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (200th Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lehigh, IA to Tara, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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