How far is Farragut, IA from Riverton, IA?

The driving distance from Farragut, IA to Riverton, IA is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.19 mi
8.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.19 mi
Kilometers
8.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7 mi
Kilometers
11.27 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Farragut
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farragut
2026-04-15T22:40
Arrive Riverton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farragut
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Shenandoah
IA

Town in Page County, Virginia, United States

From Farragut
3.5 mi
00h 08m
To Riverton
3.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farragut and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farragut and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Avenue

    1278 ft · 37 sec · Hartford Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Worden Street

    1119 ft · 36 sec · Worden Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Orleans Avenue

    1367 ft · 38 sec · New Orleans Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 370 Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · 370 Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 250 Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 250 Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road J46

    2.6 mi · 6 min · County Road J46

  7. 7

    Continue on K Street

    1578 ft · 43 sec · K Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · K Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farragut and Riverton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road J46
2.58 mi · 37%
370 Avenue
1.99 mi · 28%
250 Street
1.42 mi · 20%
K Street
0.3 mi · 4%
New Orleans Avenue
0.26 mi · 4%
Hartford Avenue
0.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road J46

Continue on County Road J46

2.58 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shenandoah
00h 08m from Farragut
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Farragut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farragut to Riverton?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Shenandoah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Farragut and 3.5 miles from Riverton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Farragut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Shenandoah

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shenandoah, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shenandoah.

RAIL

Omaha

71 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Creston

91 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Lincoln

113 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farragut and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 5.19 mi (8.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Farragut

Human settlement in Fremont County, Iowa, United States of America

Population437
Coordinates40.7219400, -95.4808200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Riverton

City in Iowa

Population270
Coordinates40.6869500, -95.5686000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Farragut (-95.48082, 40.72194)
End: Riverton (-95.5686, 40.68695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.65 $1.16 $2.33
Diesel $5.30 $1.33 $2.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Farragut and Riverton. The current time is 22:40:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.