How far is it from Lime Springs, IA, to Elma, IA, ?

The distance between Lime Springs, IA, and Elma, IA, is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lime Springs, IA, to Elma, IA, ?

The drive from Lime Springs, IA, to Elma, IA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Lime Springs, IA, to Elma, IA, ?

The fastest route from Lime Springs, IA, to Elma, IA, covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Elma, IA from Lime Springs, IA?

Elma, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Lime Springs, IA.

Are there charging stations between Lime Springs, IA and Elma, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lime Springs, IA to Elma, IA, including City of Cresco - Fareway Parking Lot (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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Distance: 23 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Lime Springs, IA to Elma, IA takes about 35 min via US 63. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 23 mi

1 Depart right 60 yd
2 Turn left onto Forest Street 136 yd
3 Turn left onto West Merrill Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Lincoln Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto 50th Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto United States Highway 63 14 mi
7 Turn right onto 185th Street 6 mi
8 Continue straight onto Grove Street 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Busti Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Elm Street 160 yd
11 Turn right onto 4th Street 121 yd
12 Turn left onto Ash Street 90 yd
13 Arrive left onto Ash Street

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The return trip from Elma, IA to Lime Springs, IA covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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City of Cresco - Fareway Parking LotType1 · 112 S. Elm St, Cresco, IA, 521367.2 kW

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How far is it from Lime Springs, IA, {fromState} to Elma, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Lime Springs, IA, {fromState} and Elma, IA, {toState} is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lime Springs, IA, {fromState} to Elma, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Lime Springs, IA, {fromState} to Elma, IA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Lime Springs, IA, {fromState} to Elma, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lime Springs, IA, {fromState} to Elma, IA, {toState} covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Elma, IA from Lime Springs, IA?: Elma, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Lime Springs, IA.
Are there charging stations between Lime Springs, IA and Elma, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lime Springs, IA to Elma, IA, including City of Cresco - Fareway Parking Lot (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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