How far is Protivin, IA from Walford, IA?

The driving distance from Protivin, IA to Walford, IA is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.77 mi
02h 33m
Flight
93.35 mi
150.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.35 mi
Kilometers
150.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.77 mi
Kilometers
184.7 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walford
Thu, Apr 16, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Protivin
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Protivin
2026-04-16T07:03
Arrive Walford
Thu, Apr 16, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Protivin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jesup
IA

City in the United States

From Protivin
57.4 mi
01h 16m
To Walford
57.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Protivin and Walford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Protivin and Walford.

  1. 1

    Start on South Avenue

    6 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1110 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 100th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Union Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 24

    2539 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 24

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway V56

    133 m · 9 sec · County Highway V56

  7. 7

    Continue on Union Avenue

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Viking Avenue

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Viking Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 230th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · 230th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Y Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · Y Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

    1375 ft · 33 sec · North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 102nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 102nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairbank Street

    1223 ft · 28 sec · Fairbank Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Walnut Street South

    1337 ft · 46 sec · Walnut Street South

  15. 15

    Continue on Baxter Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue

    41 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    30.4 mi · 33 min · Avenue of the Saints

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    802 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on IA 100

    1460 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on IA 100 West

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Collins Road Northeast

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Fairfax

    1481 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 80th Street Southwest

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 80th Street Southwest

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Amana Road Southwest

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amana Road Southwest

  33. 33

    Continue on Co Trunk Rd E68

    634 ft · 13 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68

  34. 34

    Turn right onto B Avenue West

    113 m · 16 sec · B Avenue West

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Protivin and Walford.

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
30.4 mi · 26%
Union Avenue
20.8 mi · 18%
Viking Avenue
13.3 mi · 12%
Baxter Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Collins Road Northeast
8.8 mi · 8%
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

30.4 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jesup
01h 16m from Protivin
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Protivin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Walford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Protivin to Walford?

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Jesup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Protivin and 57.4 miles from Walford.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Protivin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Walford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Protivin and Walford. Straight-line distance: 93.35 mi (150.23 km).

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#1 Protivin

Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America

Population266
Coordinates43.2160800, -92.0910000
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Walford

#2 Walford

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population1,436
Coordinates41.8783400, -91.8346200
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Protivin (-92.091, 43.21608)
End: Walford (-91.83462, 41.87834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 Protivin and Walford. The current time is 07:03:45.

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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.