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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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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.
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Start on South Avenue
6 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1110 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 24
2539 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 24
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Turn left onto County Highway V56
133 m · 9 sec · County Highway V56
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Continue on Union Avenue
11.1 mi · 15 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Viking Avenue
13.3 mi · 18 min · Viking Avenue
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Turn left onto 230th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 230th Street
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Turn right onto Y Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · Y Avenue
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Continue on North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1375 ft · 33 sec · North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Turn left onto 102nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Continue on Fairbank Street
1223 ft · 28 sec · Fairbank Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street South
1337 ft · 46 sec · Walnut Street South
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Continue on Baxter Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue
41 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue
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Continue on South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
30.4 mi · 33 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
802 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 100
1460 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 100 West
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
8.8 mi · 10 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Fairfax
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto 80th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 4 min · 80th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Amana Road Southwest
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amana Road Southwest
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Continue on Co Trunk Rd E68
634 ft · 13 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68
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Turn right onto B Avenue West
113 m · 16 sec · B Avenue West
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Protivin
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 266 |
| Coordinates | 43.2160800, -92.0910000 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walford
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 41.8783400, -91.8346200 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walford (-91.83462, 41.87834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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