How far is Riverdale, IA from Buffalo, IA?
The driving distance from Riverdale, IA to Buffalo, IA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale and Buffalo.
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Start on Valley Drive
79 m · 8 sec · Valley Drive
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Turn right onto State Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Turn slight right onto Grant Street
8.3 mi · 17 min · Grant Street
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Turn right
837 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Rockingham Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on East Front Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
114 m · 17 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
11 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverdale and Buffalo.
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.
Grant Street
Turn slight right onto Grant Street
8.34 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Riverdale and Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverdale to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Riverdale and 8.6 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Riverdale and Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
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 Davenport.
Davenport, Iowa
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Moline, Illinois
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.17 km).
#1 Riverdale
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 398 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444800, -90.4581900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 41.4564200, -90.7234700 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-90.72347, 41.45642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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