Kemna GMC Service Area — Drive Times from Across North Central Iowa
Kemna GMC Service Area — Drive Times from Across North Central Iowa
Kemna GMC is located at 617 US-18 B in Algona, Iowa, right at the crossroads of US-18 and US-169. From that location, we're an easy drive from every small town and regional city across north central Iowa — and customers make that drive every day to work with a family-owned dealership that's been here since 1956.
How Long It Takes to Get to Kemna GMC
We serve all of north central Iowa. Customers regularly drive to Kemna GMC from the following towns:
| From | Drive Time to Kemna GMC | County |
|---|---|---|
| Algona, IA | 5 minutes | Kossuth County |
| Bancroft, IA | 10 minutes | Kossuth County |
| Burt, IA | 10 minutes | Kossuth County |
| West Bend, IA | 15 minutes | Palo Alto County |
| Whittemore, IA | 15 minutes | Kossuth County |
| Emmetsburg, IA | 25 minutes | Palo Alto County |
| Humboldt, IA | 25 minutes | Humboldt County |
| Pocahontas, IA | 30 minutes | Pocahontas County |
| Spencer, IA | 40 minutes | Clay County |
| Estherville, IA | 45 minutes | Emmet County |
| Forest City, IA | 45 minutes | Winnebago County |
| Mason City, IA | 50 minutes | Cerro Gordo County |
Drive times are approximate and assume normal driving conditions on US-18 and connecting highways. Get directions to Kemna GMC.
Counties Kemna GMC Serves
Customers travel to Kemna GMC from across multiple north central Iowa counties:
- Kossuth County — our home county, including Algona, Bancroft, Burt, Whittemore, Wesley, Titonka, and Lakota
- Palo Alto County — including Emmetsburg, West Bend, Graettinger, Ruthven, and Cylinder
- Hancock County — including Garner, Britt, Kanawha, and Goodell
- Cerro Gordo County — including Mason City, Clear Lake, and Ventura
- Humboldt County — including Humboldt, Dakota City, Bode, and Livermore
- Pocahontas County — including Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, and Plover
- Emmet County — including Estherville, Armstrong, and Wallingford
- Winnebago County — including Forest City, Lake Mills, and Buffalo Center
- Clay County — including Spencer, Dickens, and Royal
Why North Iowa Drivers Make the Trip
The fact that customers drive 30, 40, even 50 minutes to a dealership says more than any sales line we could write. A few of the reasons we hear most often:
- Honest pricing — the price online is the price, with out-the-door totals up front and no "call for price" games
- Family-owned for three generations — Joe and Doris Kemna founded the dealership in 1956; Carey and Amy Kemna run it today
- A deep inventory — the full new GMC and Buick lineup plus quality pre-owned across all major brands
- Factory-trained, multi-brand service — GM Master Technicians, GM World Class Technicians, EV-Certified specialists, and Ford and CDJR Certified Technicians all in one shop
- The Quick Lane next door — oil changes on any make or model in less than 20 minutes
- Kemna Mobile Service — for customers who can't make the drive, we bring service to their home or business
- A 4.8-star rating from 330+ customer reviews
Can't Make the Drive? We'll Come to You.
For customers who'd rather not spend an hour in the car, two options:
Buy online with home delivery. Browse our inventory, value your trade, apply for financing, and finish the paperwork from your kitchen table. We deliver new and pre-owned vehicles to homes and businesses across north central Iowa. Learn about buying online from Kemna GMC.
Schedule mobile service. Our Kemna Mobile Service team brings oil changes, brake service, tires, batteries, fluid changes, software updates, and recall work directly to you. Schedule a mobile service appointment.
Visit Us at 617 US-18 B
Kemna GMC sits right on US-18 in Algona, easy to find from any direction. Coming east on US-18 from Emmetsburg or Spencer, or west on US-18 from Mason City or Garner, we're right at the crossroads. From the south on US-169, we're a straight shot through Humboldt. From the north on US-169, we're 10 minutes south of Bancroft.
See full hours and directions or call us at (515) 337-0856.