How far is Wallingford, IA from Armstrong, IA?
The driving distance from Wallingford, IA to Armstrong, IA is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wallingford and Armstrong.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford and Armstrong.
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Start on 2nd Street
9 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto St James Avenue
101 m · 9 sec · St James Avenue
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Continue on Saint James Avenue
2513 ft · 1 min · Saint James Avenue
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Continue on St James Avenue
2073 ft · 1 min · St James Avenue
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Turn left onto 410th Avenue
5.7 mi · 11 min · 410th Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
14.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
1274 ft · 56 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
158 m · 23 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wallingford and Armstrong.
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 9
Turn right onto State Highway 9
14.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wallingford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Armstrong.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wallingford to Armstrong?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Gruver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Wallingford and 11.1 miles from Armstrong.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wallingford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Armstrong.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wallingford and Armstrong. Straight-line distance: 16.65 mi (26.8 km).
#1 Wallingford
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 168 |
| Coordinates | 43.3196800, -94.7927600 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Armstrong
City in Emmet County, Iowa
| Population | 841 |
| Coordinates | 43.3960700, -94.4783100 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armstrong (-94.47831, 43.39607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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