How far is Hamburg, IA from Riverton, IA?
The driving distance from Hamburg, IA to Riverton, IA is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamburg and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg and Riverton.
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Start on Main Street
18 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto E Street
767 ft · 28 sec · E Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Washington Street
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Turn slight right
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto 250 Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 250 Street
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Continue on County Road J46
2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road J46
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Continue on K Street
1593 ft · 44 sec · K Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · K Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamburg and Riverton.
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.
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
5.79 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Riverton?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Hamburg and 5.1 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamburg and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 7.37 mi (11.86 km).
#1 Hamburg
City in Fremont County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,041 |
| Coordinates | 40.6044500, -95.6577700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverton
City in Iowa
| Population | 270 |
| Coordinates | 40.6869500, -95.5686000 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-95.5686, 40.68695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
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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