How far is Thirty, IA from Plano, IA?
The driving distance from Thirty, IA to Plano, IA is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thirty and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thirty and Plano.
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Start on the route
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Maple Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto West State Highway 2
8.7 mi · 13 min · West State Highway 2
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Turn right onto County Highway S70
1277 ft · 26 sec · County Highway S70
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Continue on State Highway 142
1418 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 142
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Continue on 1st Street
666 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Wells Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thirty and Plano.
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.
West State Highway 2
Turn slight right onto West State Highway 2
8.71 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Thirty and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thirty to Plano?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Mystic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Thirty and 6.4 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thirty and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Mystic
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 Mystic.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
La Plata
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thirty and Plano. Straight-line distance: 10.23 mi (16.46 km).
#1 Thirty
Thirty is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6961300, -92.8677000 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 67 |
| Coordinates | 40.7555600, -93.0465900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells Street (-93.04659, 40.75559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.97 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
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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