How far is Runnells, IA from Clive, IA?
The driving distance from Runnells, IA to Clive, IA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Runnells and Clive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Runnells and Clive.
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Start on East McKinney Street
24 m · 4 sec · East McKinney Street
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Turn right onto Brown Street
2613 ft · 52 sec · Brown Street
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Continue on Southeast 116th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast 116th Street
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Continue on Camp Drive
954 ft · 19 sec · Camp Drive
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Continue on Southeast Camp Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Camp Drive
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Continue on Southeast 112th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 112th Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Northeast University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast University Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
7.7 mi · 13 min · East University Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-235 west
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
6.4 mi · 8 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 73rd Street, 8th Street, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines
1301 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto 73rd Street
2230 ft · 54 sec · 73rd Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1767 ft · 38 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 78th Street
860 ft · 38 sec · Northwest 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Runnells and Clive.
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.
East University Avenue
Continue on East University Avenue
7.67 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Runnells and Sunny near Clive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Runnells to Clive?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Runnells and 12.9 miles from Clive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Runnells and Sunny near Clive.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Runnells and Clive. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.18 km).
#1 Runnells
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 498 |
| Coordinates | 41.5111000, -93.3574300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clive
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 17,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.6030400, -93.7241100 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwest 78th Street (-93.724252, 41.603039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.87 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
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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