How far is Altoona, IA from Runnells, IA?
The driving distance from Altoona, IA to Runnells, IA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Runnells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Runnells.
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Start on 1st Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue South
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Continue on Northeast 72nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 72nd Street
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Continue on Northeast 70th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 70th Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Northeast University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast University Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 112th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast 112th Street
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Continue on Southeast Camp Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Camp Drive
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Continue on Camp Drive
954 ft · 19 sec · Camp Drive
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Continue on Southeast 116th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast 116th Street
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Continue on Brown Street
2613 ft · 58 sec · Brown Street
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Turn left onto East McKinney Street
24 m · 2 sec · East McKinney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McKinney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Runnells.
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.
Southeast 116th Street
Continue on Southeast 116th Street
3.26 mi · 00h 06m
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 Altoona and Sunny near Runnells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Runnells?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Altoona and 7.4 miles from Runnells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Runnells.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville
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 Mitchellville.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Runnells. Straight-line distance: 10.74 mi (17.28 km).
#1 Altoona
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 19,503 |
| Coordinates | 41.6441600, -93.4646600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Runnells
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 498 |
| Coordinates | 41.5111000, -93.3574300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Runnells (-93.35743, 41.5111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.87 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
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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