How far is Creston, IA from Cromwell, IA?
The driving distance from Creston, IA to Cromwell, IA is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Creston and Cromwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Creston and Cromwell.
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Start on East Montgomery Street
12 m · 9 sec · East Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
135 m · 21 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto West Adams Street
1506 ft · 45 sec · West Adams Street
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Turn left onto West New York Avenue
2438 ft · 51 sec · West New York Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sumner Avenue
1048 ft · 24 sec · South Sumner Avenue
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Turn right onto West Taylor Street
914 ft · 18 sec · West Taylor Street
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Continue on New York Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · New York Avenue
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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 Creston 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.
Cromwell Road
Turn right onto Cromwell Road
3.81 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Creston and Cloudy near Cromwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Creston to Cromwell?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Williamson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Creston and 3.1 miles from Cromwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Creston and Cloudy near Cromwell.
Stop Ideas Near Williamson
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 Williamson.
Creston
Osceola
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Creston and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 5.41 mi (8.7 km).
#1 Creston
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.0586000, -94.3613500 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.18 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $0.98 | $1.97 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
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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