How far is Afton, IA from Cromwell, IA?
The driving distance from Afton, IA to Cromwell, IA is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Cromwell.
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Start on West Filmore Street
35 m · 9 sec · West Filmore Street
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Turn left onto North Douglas Street
2458 ft · 1 min · North Douglas Street
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Turn left
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Cromwell Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Cromwell Road
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Continue on County Road H33
1328 ft · 42 sec · County Road H33
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Turn left onto Monroe Avenue
1408 ft · 1 min · Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
12 m · 2 sec · East 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Cromwell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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10.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Afton and Sunny near Cromwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Afton to Cromwell?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Afton and 7.6 miles from Cromwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Afton and Sunny near Cromwell.
Stop Ideas Near Creston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creston.
Creston
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 13.78 mi (22.17 km).
#1 Afton
City in Union County, Iowa
| Population | 825 |
| Coordinates | 41.0274900, -94.1980100 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cromwell
City in Iowa, United-States
| Population | 105 |
| Coordinates | 41.0394300, -94.4619100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cromwell (-94.46191, 41.03943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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