How far is Cromwell, IA from Shannon City, IA?
The driving distance from Cromwell, IA to Shannon City, IA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cromwell and Shannon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell and Shannon City.
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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
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto County Road J13
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road J13
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Continue on Ringgold Union Street
1790 ft · 38 sec · Ringgold Union Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1229 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cromwell and Shannon City.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Cloudy leaving Cromwell and Cloudy near Shannon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cromwell to Shannon City?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Cromwell and 13.4 miles from Shannon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Cromwell and Cloudy near Shannon City.
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 Shannon City. Straight-line distance: 14.07 mi (22.64 km).
#1 Cromwell
City in Iowa, United-States
| Population | 105 |
| Coordinates | 41.0394300, -94.4619100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shannon City
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 69 |
| Coordinates | 40.9016600, -94.2632900 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon City (-94.26329, 40.90166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
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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