Origin
Liscomb, IA
Late night in Liscomb on Thursday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liscomb, IA to Rhodes, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liscomb, IA
Heber Vazquez
Rhodes, IA
Mark Thomas
Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.8-mile trip from Liscomb to Rhodes, Iowa, is easily manageable in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily via Marsh Avenue and IA 330, with a portion on 295th Street. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity, this route doesn't require an overnight stay and offers a mixed driving experience. It's a quick hop within the Midwest, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic drive without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive between Liscomb and Rhodes presents a mixed bag, with about 40% of the journey on highway stretches. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.5 miles on Marsh Avenue, offering a consistent pace. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially slower, more local roads. Expect the road conditions to vary, transitioning between more open travel and possibly more community-oriented segments as you progress toward Rhodes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marsh Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (IA 330 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (IA 330): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IA 330 / North Main Street
Turn right onto IA 330 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IA 330
Turn right onto IA 330
Navigation decision point
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
295th Street
Turn right onto 295th Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Avenue | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| IA 330 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| 295th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 160th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marsh Avenue
— 10.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liscomb, IA and Rhodes, 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
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
160th Street
4
Turn right
69 ft
·
2 sec
5
Turn right onto IA 330
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on IA 330
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Marsh Avenue
7
Turn right onto IA 330
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
IA 330
8
Turn right onto 295th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
295th Street
9
Continue on East Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
10
Turn right onto North Main Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Rhodes, IA
Late night in Rhodes on Thursday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
35m 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 Rhodes, IA covers 24.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marsh Avenue, IA 330, 295th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 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 $3.88 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 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (IA 330 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (IA 330): Navigation decision point.
The route from Liscomb, IA to Rhodes, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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