Origin
Tabor, IA
Late night in Tabor on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tabor, IA to Riverton, 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
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.
Tabor, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Riverton, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Tabor, IA to Riverton, IA is 19.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 275, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically crossing Iowa. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on a highway, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick point-to-point journey. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for other activities or a leisurely start.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 275 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 275 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
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
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
Late night in Riverton on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the route utilizing major roads like US 275. You'll experience a significant stretch of 11.3 miles on US 275 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The route begins on County Road J46 before transitioning to the main highway, and concludes on Main Street in Riverton. Expect a driving experience characterized by steady progress on well-maintained roads, suitable for maintaining speed.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on US 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on US 275. 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 (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.
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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