How far is Rutherford, TN from Humboldt, TN?
The driving distance from Rutherford, TN to Humboldt, TN is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 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
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City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rutherford and Humboldt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutherford and Humboldt.
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Start on East Main Street
32 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Trenton Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Trenton Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
903 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left
21.3 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rutherford and Humboldt.
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.
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21.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rutherford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Humboldt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rutherford to Humboldt?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 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?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Rutherford and 12.2 miles from Humboldt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rutherford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Humboldt.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
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 Trenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rutherford and Humboldt. Straight-line distance: 21.62 mi (34.8 km).
#1 Rutherford
County in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 36.1275700, -88.9859000 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Humboldt
City in Iowa
| Population | 8,126 |
| Coordinates | 35.8197900, -88.9159000 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-88.915896, 35.819847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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