Trip from Thurman, IA to Riverton, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

17.8 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 41m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 36m

3 PM

0h 37m

5 PM

0h 41m

8 PM

0h 33m

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 Thurman, IA to Riverton, IA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Filmore Street, Highway 145, US 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 17.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Filmore 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Thurman, IA to Riverton, IA is easy. At 34m 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 Thurman, IA to Riverton, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Filmore Street	—	—
Highway 145	—	—
US 275	—	—
Highway 275	—	—
Illinois Street	—	—
Main Street	—	—
250 Street	—	—
County Road J46	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Filmore Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Street

72 ft · 8 sec · Washington Street

2

Turn left onto Filmore Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Filmore Street

3

Continue on State Highway 145

3.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 145

4

Turn right onto US 275

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 275

5

Continue on Old Highway 275

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Old Highway 275

6

Continue on Illinois Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Illinois Street

7

Turn slight left onto Illinois Street

194 ft · 4 sec · Illinois Street

8

Continue on Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

9

Turn right

2.9 mi · 4 min

10

Turn left onto 250 Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · 250 Street

11

Continue on County Road J46

2.3 mi · 5 min · County Road J46

12

Continue on K Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · K Street

13

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.78 one way

$5.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.06	$6.11
premium	$4.89	$3.43	$6.85
diesel	$5.61	$3.93	$7.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.3	$1.87	$0.85
Efficient EV	4.5	$1.56	$0.71
EV Truck/SUV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 10, 2026

Origin

Thurman, IA

Late night in Thurman on Thursday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverton, IA

Late night in Riverton on Thursday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m 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 Thurman, IA to Riverton, IA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Filmore Street, Highway 145, US 275. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Thurman, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.78 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 Thurman, IA to Riverton, IA is easy. At 34m 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 Thurman, IA to Riverton, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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