Origin
Tabor, IA
Afternoon in Tabor on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tabor, IA to Riverton, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Tabor, IA to Riverton, IA covers 19.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 275, County Road J46, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on US 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 19.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 275 and County Road J46. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on US 275.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 275 and County Road J46. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 275 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tabor, IA to Riverton, IA is easy. At 33m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 275 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 275; IA 2): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (CR J46 / 250 Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 275 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 275 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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US 275; IA 2
Turn right onto US 275; IA 2
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR J46 / 250 Street
Turn left onto CR J46 / 250 Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 275 | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| County Road J46 | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| 250 Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 275 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Illinois Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| K Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Highway 275 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 275
— 11.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tabor, IA and Riverton, IA.
1
Start on Orange Street
13 ft
·
2 sec
·
Orange Street
2
Turn right onto US 275
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 275
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 275
4
Continue on US 275
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 275
5
Continue on Old Highway 275
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Highway 275
6
Continue on Illinois Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Illinois Street
7
Turn slight left onto Illinois Street
192 ft
·
3 sec
·
Illinois Street
8
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto US 275; IA 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 275; IA 2
10
Turn left onto CR J46
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
250 Street
11
Continue on CR J46
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road J46
12
Continue on CR J46
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
K Street
13
Arrive at destination
CR J46
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Riverton, IA
Afternoon in Riverton on Thursday
Local time
12:00 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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Tabor, IA to Riverton, IA covers 19.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 275, County Road J46, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Tabor, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 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.
The drive from Tabor, IA to Riverton, IA is easy. At 33m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 275 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 275; IA 2): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (CR J46 / 250 Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tabor, IA to Riverton, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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