How far is Cromwell, IA from Arispe, IA?
The driving distance from Cromwell, IA to Arispe, IA is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cromwell and Arispe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell and Arispe.
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Start on East 12th Street
12 m · 7 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Avenue
1408 ft · 1 min · Monroe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road H33
1328 ft · 36 sec · County Road H33
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Continue on Cromwell Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Cromwell Road
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · New York Avenue
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Continue on West Taylor Street
9.6 mi · 14 min · West Taylor Street
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Turn right onto North Douglas Street
2777 ft · 1 min · North Douglas Street
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Turn slight right
5.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Division Street
621 ft · 33 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Street
92 m · 13 sec · Forbes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forbes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cromwell and Arispe.
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.
West Taylor Street
Continue on West Taylor Street
9.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Cloudy leaving Cromwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arispe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cromwell to Arispe?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Cromwell and 10.4 miles from Arispe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Cromwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arispe.
Stop Ideas Near Afton
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 Afton.
Creston
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cromwell and Arispe. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.7 km).
#1 Cromwell
City in Iowa, United-States
| Population | 105 |
| Coordinates | 41.0394300, -94.4619100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arispe
Human settlement in Union County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 96 |
| Coordinates | 40.9494400, -94.2191200 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arispe (-94.21912, 40.94944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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