Origin
Liscomb, IA
Afternoon in Liscomb on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liscomb, IA to Marshalltown, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
2 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liscomb, IA
Heber Vazquez
Marshalltown, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Liscomb, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 160th Street, Marsh Avenue, Sanford Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on 160th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
2 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 14.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
160th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,009 ft
872 ft
Total Climb
112 ft
Total Descent
182 ft
Highest Point
1,009 ft
Elevation Range
137 ft
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 9.5 miles in near IA 14 / Sanford Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Liscomb, IA to Marshalltown, IA is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.5 miles (IA 14 / Sanford Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
IA 14 / Sanford Avenue
Turn right onto IA 14 / Sanford Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 160th Street | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Marsh Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Sanford Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North 3rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
160th Street
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liscomb, IA and Marshalltown, IA.
1
Start on CR E18
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn slight right onto Marsh Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Marsh Avenue
3
Continue on 160th Street
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
160th Street
4
Turn right onto IA 14
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sanford Avenue
5
Continue on IA 14
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
IA 14
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from Liscomb, IA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Marshalltown, IA
The final approach into Marshalltown, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marshalltown, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Karl GMC Marshalltown IA
Marshalltown, IA
RED_E
2 DCFC
Karl Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Marshalltown IA
Marshalltown, IA
RED_E
2 DCFC
RED_E: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Marshalltown, IA
Afternoon in Marshalltown on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Waterloo, IA
7 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
22m 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 Liscomb, IA to Marshalltown, IA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 160th Street, Marsh Avenue, Sanford Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Liscomb, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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.
The drive from Liscomb, IA to Marshalltown, IA is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.5 miles (IA 14 / Sanford Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Liscomb, IA to Marshalltown, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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