There are
856 mi
from Hereford, TX to Altoona, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 14 hours 59 mins to go from Hereford, Texas to Altoona, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Hereford, TX to Altoona, IA) is 675.79 mi.
856 mi = 1,377.32 kms