How far is Tara, IA from Duncombe, IA?

The driving distance from Tara, IA to Duncombe, IA is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.31 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.53 mi
25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.53 mi
Kilometers
25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.29 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duncombe
Fri, Nov 6, 8:48 AM CST
Return by in Tara
Fri, Nov 6, 9:16 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tara
2026-11-06T08:20
Arrive Duncombe
Fri, Nov 6, 8:48 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tara
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Otho
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From Tara
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Duncombe
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
47°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tara and Duncombe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tara and Duncombe.

  1. 1

    Start on Hayes Avenue

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Hayes Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 210th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 210th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hayes Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hayes Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Hayes Avenue

    48 m · 5 sec · Hayes Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 220th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 220th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · George Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 230th Street

    1222 ft · 29 sec · 230th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1869 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 20 East

    2028 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Highway P73

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Highway P73

  12. 12

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1607 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    753 ft · 35 sec · Warren Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    49 m · 12 sec · Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tara and Duncombe.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 East
14.3 mi · 67%
Hayes Avenue
1.88 mi · 9%
County Highway P73
1.82 mi · 9%
George Avenue
1.12 mi · 5%
220th Street
0.66 mi · 3%
210th Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 20 East

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
00h 13m from Tara
Leave By
7:34 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Tara and Sunny near Duncombe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tara to Duncombe?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Tara and 10.7 miles from Duncombe.

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 5.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Tara and Sunny near Duncombe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tara and Duncombe. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (25 km).

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#1 Tara

Tara is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5002500, -94.2958000
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Duncombe

#2 Duncombe

City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States

Population386
Coordinates42.4705300, -93.9935600
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Hayes Avenue (-94.295899, 42.50025)
End: (-93.993744, 42.470529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.29 $3.22 $6.44
Premium $4.86 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $6.03 $4.52 $9.05

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tara and Duncombe. The current time is 08:20:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.