How far is Riverton, IA from Randolph, IA?

The driving distance from Riverton, IA to Randolph, IA is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
13.81 mi
00h 18m
Flight
12.86 mi
20.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.86 mi
Kilometers
20.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.81 mi
Kilometers
22.22 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Wed, Apr 15, 9:25 PM CDT
Return by in Riverton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-15T21:07
Arrive Randolph
Wed, Apr 15, 9:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
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
Sidney
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Riverton
6.9 mi
00h 09m
To Randolph
6.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on K Street

    1578 ft · 49 sec · K Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road L68

    2696 ft · 1 min · County Road L68

  3. 3

    Continue on 330th Avenue

    12.4 mi · 30 min · 330th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 120th Street

    1046 ft · 29 sec · 120th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1709 ft · 47 sec · Randolph Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Randolph Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
330th Avenue
12.4 mi · 90%
County Road L68
0.51 mi · 4%
Randolph Street
0.32 mi · 2%
K Street
0.3 mi · 2%
120th Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

330th Avenue

Continue on 330th Avenue

12.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 09m from Riverton
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6.9 miles from Riverton and 6.9 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sidney, 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 Sidney.

RAIL

Omaha

61 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

90 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Creston

113 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Riverton

City in Iowa

Population270
Coordinates40.6869500, -95.5686000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Randolph

City in Iowa, USA

Population145
Coordinates40.8730500, -95.5663900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: K Street (-95.5686, 40.686915)
End: Randolph Street (-95.56639, 40.873198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 Riverton and Randolph. The current time is 21:07:12.

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.