How far is Riverton, IA from Tabor, IA?
The driving distance from Riverton, IA to Tabor, IA is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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City in Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Tabor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Tabor.
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Start on K Street
1593 ft · 44 sec · K Street
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Continue on County Road J46
2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road J46
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Continue on 250 Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 250 Street
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Indiana Street
645 ft · 19 sec · Indiana Street
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Turn left onto Filmore Street
66 m · 6 sec · Filmore Street
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Turn right onto Illinois Street
2086 ft · 42 sec · Illinois Street
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Continue on Old Highway 275
1588 ft · 32 sec · Old Highway 275
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Orange Street
4 m · 1 sec · Orange Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orange Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Tabor.
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.
Old Highway 275
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10.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Tabor?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 9.7 miles from Riverton and 10.9 miles from Tabor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 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 Tabor.
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 Riverton and Tabor. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.05 km).
#1 Riverton
City in Iowa
| Population | 270 |
| Coordinates | 40.6869500, -95.5686000 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tabor
City in Iowa
| Population | 958 |
| Coordinates | 40.8983300, -95.6713900 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-95.671386, 40.898306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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