How far is Walford, IA from Protivin, IA?
The driving distance from Walford, IA to Protivin, IA is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walford and Protivin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walford and Protivin.
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Start on B Avenue West
113 m · 20 sec · B Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Co Trunk Rd E68
634 ft · 12 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68
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Continue on Amana Road Southwest
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amana Road Southwest
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Continue on Williams Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard
26 m · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
1594 ft · 25 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Williams Blvd
1 mi · 1 min · Williams Blvd
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Continue on Williams Boulevard Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on 1st Avenue West
1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
17 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
35 mi · 39 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR V65: Jesup, La Porte City
2146 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Continue on Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Baxter Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on Walnut Street South
1337 ft · 51 sec · Walnut Street South
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Turn left onto Fairbank Street
1223 ft · 26 sec · Fairbank Street
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Continue on 102nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Turn right onto North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1375 ft · 27 sec · North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Continue on Y Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · Y Avenue
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Turn left onto 230th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 230th Street
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Turn right onto Viking Avenue
13.3 mi · 18 min · Viking Avenue
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Continue on Union Avenue
11.1 mi · 15 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on County Highway V56
133 m · 11 sec · County Highway V56
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Turn right onto State Highway 24
2539 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 24
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1110 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · South Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walford and Protivin.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
35 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Walford and Chance Rain Showers near Protivin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walford to Protivin?
The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jesup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Walford and 59.1 miles from Protivin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Walford and Chance Rain Showers near Protivin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walford and Protivin. Straight-line distance: 93.35 mi (150.23 km).
#1 Walford
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 41.8783400, -91.8346200 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Protivin
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 266 |
| Coordinates | 43.2160800, -92.0910000 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Avenue (-92.091, 43.216031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.39 | $34.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
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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