How far is Thurman, IA from Riverton, IA?

The driving distance from Thurman, IA to Riverton, IA is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.77 mi
00h 34m
Flight
13.13 mi
21.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Thurman.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
17.77 mi
Kilometers
28.6 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Thurman
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thurman
2026-04-15T22:40
Arrive Riverton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thurman
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 Thurman
8.9 mi
00h 17m
To Riverton
8.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
74°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 Thurman and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    22 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Filmore Street

    1565 ft · 43 sec · Filmore Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 145

    3.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 145

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US 275

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 275

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Highway 275

    1588 ft · 32 sec · Old Highway 275

  6. 6

    Continue on Illinois Street

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Illinois Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Illinois Street

    59 m · 4 sec · Illinois Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 250 Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 250 Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road J46

    2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road J46

  12. 12

    Continue on K Street

    1593 ft · 44 sec · K Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · K Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 275
4.48 mi · 25%
State Highway 145
3.83 mi · 22%
County Road J46
2.35 mi · 13%
250 Street
1.53 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.27 mi · 7%
Illinois Street
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 275

Turn right onto US 275

4.48 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 17m from Thurman
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 Thurman and 8.9 miles from Riverton.

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 4.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thurman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

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

Photo coming soon

#1 Thurman

City in Iowa, United States

Population210
Coordinates40.8200000, -95.7477800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Riverton

City in Iowa

Population270
Coordinates40.6869500, -95.5686000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Thurman (-95.74778, 40.82)
End: Riverton (-95.5686, 40.68695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

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 Thurman and Riverton. The current time is 22:40:04.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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