Origin
Protivin, IA
Afternoon in Protivin on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Protivin, IA to Walford, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
114.8 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walford, IA
Sky Eye Imagery
Trip Overview
The drive from Protivin, IA to Walford, IA covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, 100th Street, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.4 miles from Protivin, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 114.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 114.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Protivin, IA to Walford, IA is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Protivin, IA to Walford, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| 100th Street | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 24 | — | — |
| County Highway V56 | — | — |
| Viking Avenue | — | — |
| 230th Street | — | — |
| Y Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Protivin, IA and Walford, IA.
1
Start on South Avenue
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
100th Street
4
Turn left onto Union Avenue
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Union Avenue
5
Turn right onto State Highway 24
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Highway 24
6
Turn left onto County Highway V56
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Highway V56
7
Continue on Union Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Union Avenue
8
Continue on Viking Avenue
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Viking Avenue
9
Turn left onto 230th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
230th Street
10
Turn right onto Y Avenue
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Y Avenue
11
Continue on North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
12
Turn left onto 102nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
102nd Street
13
Continue on Fairbank Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fairbank Street
14
Turn right onto Walnut Street South
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Walnut Street South
15
Continue on Baxter Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Baxter Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Baxter Avenue
17
Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Baxter Avenue
18
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Street
20
Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
21
Continue on South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
22
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
24
Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
IA 100
25
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
26
Keep slight right to continue on IA 100
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
IA 100
27
Keep slight right to continue on IA 100 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
IA 100 West
28
Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Collins Road Northeast
29
Keep slight right to continue on Fairfax
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Fairfax
30
Turn right onto 80th Street Southwest
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
80th Street Southwest
31
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
32
Continue on Amana Road Southwest
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Amana Road Southwest
33
Continue on Co Trunk Rd E68
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Co Trunk Rd E68
34
Turn right onto B Avenue West
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
B Avenue West
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Protivin, IA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walford, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Protivin, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Protivin, IA
This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Protivin, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.4 mi from Protivin, IA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Protivin, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Walford, IA
The final approach into Walford, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Walford, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.95 one way
$35.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.71 | $39.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Walford, IA
Afternoon in Walford on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Independence, IA
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
2h 33m 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 Protivin, IA to Walford, IA covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, 100th Street, Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.4 miles from Protivin, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.95 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Protivin, IA to Walford, IA is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Protivin, IA to Walford, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Protivin, IA to Walford, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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