How far is Riverton, IA from Thurman, IA?

The driving distance from Riverton, IA to Thurman, IA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
19.05 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.13 mi
21.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.13 mi
Kilometers
21.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.05 mi
Kilometers
30.65 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thurman
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Riverton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-15T21:11
Arrive Thurman
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
8.9 mi
00h 11m
To Thurman
10.1 mi
00h 11m

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
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on K Street

    1593 ft · 44 sec · K Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road J46

    2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road J46

  3. 3

    Continue on 250 Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 250 Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Indiana Street

    645 ft · 19 sec · Indiana Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Filmore Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Filmore Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Illinois Street

    2086 ft · 42 sec · Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Highway 275

    1588 ft · 32 sec · Old Highway 275

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 145

    3.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 145

  12. 12

    Continue on Filmore Street

    1565 ft · 45 sec · Filmore Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 275
4.77 mi · 25%
State Highway 145
3.86 mi · 20%
County Road J46
2.35 mi · 12%
250 Street
1.5 mi · 8%
South Main Street
1.27 mi · 7%
Illinois Street
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 275

Continue straight

4.47 mi · 00h 07m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 11m from Riverton
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 8.9 miles from Riverton and 10.1 miles from Thurman.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 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 Thurman.

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 Thurman. Straight-line distance: 13.13 mi (21.13 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Riverton

City in Iowa

Population270
Coordinates40.6869500, -95.5686000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
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#2 Thurman

City in Iowa, United States

Population210
Coordinates40.8200000, -95.7477800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: K Street (-95.5686, 40.686915)
End: Washington Street (-95.747973, 40.819999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 Thurman. The current time is 21:11:59.

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.