Origin
Riverton, IA
Late night in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, IA to Farragut, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, IA
Tom Fisk
Farragut, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Riverton, IA to Farragut, IA is 7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via County Road J46 and 370 Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief trip stays within Iowa, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's easily manageable. It's a very short distance, making it ideal for a quick errand or a small leg of a larger journey. You won't need much time or fuel for this particular segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road J46 | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| 370 Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| 250 Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| K Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Orleans Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hartford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Worden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road J46
— 2.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, IA and Farragut, IA.
1
Start on CR J46
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
K Street
2
Continue on CR J46
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road J46
3
Continue on CR J46
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
250 Street
4
Turn left onto CR M16
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
370 Avenue
5
Continue on New Orleans Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
New Orleans Avenue
6
Turn right onto Worden Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Worden Street
7
Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hartford Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Hartford Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR M16 / 370 Avenue
Turn left onto CR M16 / 370 Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Worden Street
Turn right onto Worden Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Hartford Avenue
Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Farragut, IA
Late night in Farragut on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive that covers 7 miles with absolutely no highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.6 miles on County Road J46. The roads are primarily local county roads, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections rather than cruising on a highway. The pace is dictated by local traffic and road conditions, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you transition between 370 Avenue and 250 Street.
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: 2.6 mi on County Road J46.
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 around 4.3 miles in near CR M16 / 370 Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Riverton, IA to Farragut, IA is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (CR M16 / 370 Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Worden Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (Hartford Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 2.6 miles on County Road J46. 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: at 4.3 miles (CR M16 / 370 Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Worden Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (Hartford Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farragut, 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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