Trip from Imogene, IA to Riverton, IA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are State Highway 2, US 59, 330th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Imogene, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Imogene, IA to Riverton, IA?

The route from Imogene, IA to Riverton, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 48m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 53m

8 PM

0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Imogene, IA to Riverton, IA covers 25.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 2, US 59, 330th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on State Highway 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 45m highway drive covering 25.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 2 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.1 miles on State Highway 2.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 2 and US 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (395 Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.7 miles (CR J18 / 120th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

6

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 395 Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto 395 Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4

2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | CR J18 / 120th Street

Keep slight right at fork onto CR J18 / 120th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

11.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | IA 2 / State Highway 2

Turn right onto IA 2 / State Highway 2

Navigation decision point

4

25.3 mi into trip | ~44m in | CR J46 / K Street

Turn right onto CR J46 / K Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 2	9.1 mi	13m
US 59	8.8 mi	13m
330th Avenue	4 mi	9m
120th Street	2.2 mi	5m
County Road L68	0.5 mi	1m
397 Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
K Street	0.3 mi	<1m
2nd Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 2 — 9.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Imogene, IA and Riverton, IA.

1

Start on Market Street

45 ft · 4 sec · Market Street

2

Turn right onto 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 2nd Street

3

At end of road, turn left onto 395 Avenue

375 ft · 10 sec · 395 Avenue

4

Continue on 397 Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 397 Avenue

5

Turn straight onto CR J18

2.1 mi · 4 min · 120th Street

6

Keep slight right at fork onto CR J18

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 120th Street

7

Turn straight onto US 59

8.8 mi · 13 min · US 59

8

Turn right onto IA 2

9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 2

9

Turn left onto CR L68

4.0 mi · 9 min · 330th Avenue

10

Continue on CR L68

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road L68

11

Turn right onto CR J46

0.3 mi · 43 sec · K Street

12

Arrive at destination

CR J46

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.00 one way

$8.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.39	$8.79
premium	$4.89	$4.93	$9.85
diesel	$5.61	$5.65	$11.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.7	$2.69	$1.23
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.24	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.58	$1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Imogene, IA

Afternoon in Imogene on Thursday

Local time

4:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverton, IA

Afternoon in Riverton on Thursday

Local time

4:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Imogene, IA to Riverton, IA covers 25.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 2, US 59, 330th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Imogene, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (395 Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.7 miles (CR J18 / 120th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Imogene, IA to Riverton, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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