Facility Overview

Situated along 23796 Northern Avenue in the rural community of Yarmouth, Iowa, Yarmouth Oil & LP serves as a key local hub for fuel distribution, propane (LP) services, and commercial truck and automotive maintenance. The facility features a spacious open-air gravel and paved surface parking area designed to support standard customer vehicles as well as heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, and large commercial rigs. Because the facility is entirely ground-level and open-air, there are no vertical clearance restrictions or low-hanging clearance beams, making it perfectly suited for high-roof commercial vans, lifted pickup trucks, dually trucks, RVs, and utility trailers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in north-central Des Moines County, Yarmouth Oil & LP sits in the heart of Yarmouth\'s agricultural and trade center. While primarily an agricultural township, the facility is convenient to several nearby community points of interest and regional destinations:

• Yarmouth Town Center & Post Office: Located less than a 2-minute drive or short walk down Northern Avenue.
• Mediapolis, IA: Situated approximately 9 miles to the east via County Highway H28 / Mediapolis Road, offering local diners, hardware suppliers, and public schools.
• Mount Union & Winfield: Easily reachable within a 10 to 15-minute drive to the northwest.
• Burlington, IA: Located approximately 25 miles southeast, home to major commercial hubs, the Mississippi Riverfront, Catfish Bend Casino, and Southeast Iowa Regional Airport.
• Local Farmland & Agricultural Cooperatives: Directly servicing local agribusinesses, grain elevators, and agricultural operations across Des Moines and Henry counties.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle access to Yarmouth Oil & LP is exceptionally straightforward via Northern Avenue (County Road H28), connecting directly to US Highway 61 to the east and US Highway 218 to the west. Broad apron entrances allow wide turning radiuses, enabling oversized commercial tankers, grain haulers, and trailers to enter and exit without bottlenecking. While public transit (such as scheduled light rail or municipal buses) is not present in rural Yarmouth, regional transit and freight navigation are unobstructed with minimal traffic congestion even during peak planting or harvest seasons.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Lot: Expansive layout offering ample maneuvering room for both regular passenger cars and oversized commercial trucks.
• No Height Restrictions: Completely open-sky perimeter accommodating semi-trucks, agricultural implements, and high-clearance campers.
• Propane & Fuel Station On-Site: Convenient access to propane tank refills, bulk delivery services, and commercial fuels.
• Truck & Commercial Support: Proximity to heavy vehicle repair and maintenance operations on site.
• Free Patron Parking: Open, complimentary parking for customers conducting business, picking up supplies, or arranging service.

Ideal For

• Local Farmers & Agribusiness Operators: Picking up fuel supplies, propane cylinders, or equipment parts.
• Commercial Truck & Delivery Drivers: Conducting business, drop-offs, or scheduled commercial truck service.
• Rural Commuters & Tradespeople: Visiting for automotive support, propane refilling, and local trade errands.
• Haulers & Trailer Owners: Drivers towing utility, livestock, or cargo trailers requiring generous turning radiuses and hassle-free surface parking.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When approaching 23796 Northern Avenue, exercise caution during harvest and planting seasons due to increased agricultural machinery on rural two-lane roads. If towing a trailer or driving a large commercial truck, utilize the primary entrance apron to maintain optimal sightlines. Always be mindful of active fuel tanker loading zones and service bays, ensuring you park in designated customer areas away from active maintenance bays and propane transfer equipment.