Origin
Hamburg, IA
Night in Hamburg on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamburg, IA to Riverton, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamburg, IA
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Riverton, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Hamburg, IA to Riverton, IA is 10.1 miles and takes about 19m via Washington Street and County Road J46, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within the Midwest region, making it a straightforward trip between two points in Iowa. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick hop without requiring an overnight stay. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more personal and less highway-intensive experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| County Road J46 | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| 250 Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| K Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| E Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg, IA and Riverton, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
57 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR L44
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
E Street
3
Turn left onto US 275
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Washington Street
4
Turn slight right
215 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto CR J46
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
250 Street
6
Continue on CR J46
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road J46
7
Continue on CR J46
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
K Street
8
Arrive at destination
CR J46
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR L44 / E Street
Turn left onto CR L44 / E Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 275 / Washington Street
Turn left onto US 275 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
11:18 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
3 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles along Washington Street. The drive progresses through a series of local roads, including Washington Street and County Road J46, indicating frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. You'll likely experience a slower pace as you navigate these county roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR L44 / E Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hamburg, IA to Riverton, IA is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR L44 / E Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 275 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR L44 / E Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 275 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverton, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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