Origin
State Center, IA
Night in State Center on Thursday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from State Center, IA to Liscomb, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
State Center, IA
Brett Sayles
Liscomb, IA
Heber Vazquez
Trip Overview
The drive from State Center, IA to Liscomb, IA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marsh Avenue, Lincoln Highway, IA 330 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Marsh Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 22.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Avenue South.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (4th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
1st Avenue South
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward IA 330: Albion, Melbourne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 330: Albion, Melbourne
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m 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 State Center, IA to Liscomb, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Melbourne along the way.
Melbourne
7.8 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Avenue | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Lincoln Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| IA 330 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 160th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue South | 0.2 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 State Center, IA and Liscomb, IA.
1
Start on East Main Street
12 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
1st Avenue South
3
Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Street Southwest
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
5
Turn left onto US 30
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward IA 330: Albion, Melbourne
7
Turn left onto IA 330
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
IA 330
8
Turn left onto IA 330
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Marsh Avenue
9
Continue on IA 330
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn left
69 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn left onto 160th Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
160th Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Marsh Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Marsh Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto CR E18
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR E18
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
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.
Destination
Liscomb, IA
Night in Liscomb on Thursday
Local time
9:42 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
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
32m 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 State Center, IA to Liscomb, IA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marsh Avenue, Lincoln Highway, IA 330. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from State Center, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (4th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from State Center, IA to Liscomb, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Melbourne along the way.
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