How far is Udell, IA from Thirty, IA?
The driving distance from Udell, IA to Thirty, IA is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Udell and Thirty.
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Start on East Main
1230 ft · 54 sec · East Main
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main
820 ft · 36 sec · East Main
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Turn straight onto 485th Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · 485th Street
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Continue on 258th Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · 258th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 2
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on East Maple Street
2748 ft · 52 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto South 18th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 18th Street
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Udell and Thirty.
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.
State Highway 2
Turn sharp right onto State Highway 2
3.14 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Udell and Partly Sunny near Thirty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Udell to Thirty?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Udell and 5.9 miles from Thirty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Udell and Partly Sunny near Thirty.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
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 Centerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Udell and Thirty. Straight-line distance: 8.8 mi (14.17 km).
#1 Udell
Township in Appanoose County, Iowa
| Population | 44 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808500, -92.7421400 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thirty
Thirty is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6961300, -92.8677000 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thirty (-92.8677, 40.69613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.97 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
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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