Origin
Riverton, IA
Morning in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, IA to Imogene, 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
45m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, IA
Tom Fisk
Imogene, IA
Daniel Dorfer
Trip Overview
This 25.6-mile drive between Riverton, IA, and Imogene, IA, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. Primarily using State Highway 2 and US 59, with a stretch on 330th Avenue, this route is a straightforward journey within the Midwest region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. The highway-focused profile suggests a direct and efficient travel experience, making it a practical option for getting between these two Iowa towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 2 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| US 59 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| 330th Avenue | 4 mi | 9m |
| 120th Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| County Road L68 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 397 Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| K Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 2
— 9.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, IA and Imogene, IA.
1
Start on CR J46
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
K Street
2
Turn left onto CR L68
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road L68
3
Continue on CR L68
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
330th Avenue
4
Turn right onto IA 2
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 2
5
Turn left onto US 59
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
US 59
6
Turn slight left onto CR J18
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
120th Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto 397 Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
397 Avenue
8
Continue on 395 Avenue
375 ft
·
12 sec
·
395 Avenue
9
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
2nd Street
10
Turn left onto Market Street
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
Market Street
11
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR L68 / County Road L68
Turn left onto CR L68 / County Road L68
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 59
Turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
4
25 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
397 Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto 397 Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
2nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Imogene, IA
Morning in Imogene on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 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
45m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this journey, with about 70% of the route utilizing main roads like State Highway 2 and US 59. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 9.1 miles along State Highway 2, offering a consistent pace. The road character is likely to be direct and efficient, characteristic of well-maintained state and federal highways. This isn't a winding country lane; rather, it's a route designed for steady progress through the Iowa landscape.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on State Highway 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 2 and US 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR L68 / County Road L68.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR L68 / County Road L68): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (397 Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on State Highway 2. 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 0.3 miles (CR L68 / County Road L68): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (397 Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Imogene, 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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