How far is Afton, MN from Cromwell, IA?
The driving distance from Afton, MN to Cromwell, IA is about 340.6 miles (548.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Afton and Cromwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Cromwell.
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Start on Afton Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Afton Boulevard
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Continue on 40th Street South
2.4 mi · 3 min · 40th Street South
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Continue on Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
38 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
37 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
44 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bailey Road
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Continue on Maxwell Avenue
2803 ft · 1 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 West
1200 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Wakota Bridge
751 ft · 18 sec · Wakota Bridge
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Merge slight left onto Wakota Bridge
2.9 mi · 4 min · Wakota Bridge
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
230.4 mi · 4 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Osceola, Creston
958 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
31.5 mi · 44 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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
230 mi · 04h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
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 340.6 miles (548.2 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Latimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Afton and 170.3 miles from Cromwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Afton and Sunny near Cromwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 280.07 mi (450.73 km).
#1 Afton
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,036 |
| Coordinates | 44.9027500, -92.7835400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $52.79 | $105.58 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $58.47 | $116.93 |
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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