How far is Albia, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Albia, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albia and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albia and Iowa City.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
52 m · 13 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Benton Avenue East
109 m · 9 sec · Benton Avenue East
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1785 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 137
14.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 137
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Take the ramp straight
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Oskaloosa, New Sharon
2.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto A Avenue East
1.5 mi · 2 min · A Avenue East
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Continue on State Highway 92
23.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on East Avenue
119 m · 7 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest
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Continue on Highway 1 West
1.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 West
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Continue on Highway 6 East
2315 ft · 1 min · Highway 6 East
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Turn left onto South Gilbert Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gilbert Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albia and Iowa City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 92
Continue on State Highway 92
23.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albia and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albia to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sigourney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Albia and 56.2 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albia and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Sigourney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sigourney.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albia and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 79.37 mi (127.73 km).
#1 Albia
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.0266700, -92.8057500 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165, 41.661126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.94 | $39.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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