How far is Asbury, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Asbury, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asbury and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asbury and Iowa City.
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Start on Asbury Road
2843 ft · 1 min · Asbury Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Arterial
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Arterial
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Turn right onto Dodge Street
7.2 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CR Y21: Peosta, Northeast Iowa Community College
1990 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sundown Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Sundown Road
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Turn right
33.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
2322 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 1
690 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
37 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Dodge Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dodge Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1200 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Gilbert Street
2492 ft · 2 min · North 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 Asbury and Iowa City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
33.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Asbury and Sunny near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asbury to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Anamosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Asbury and 42.6 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asbury and Sunny near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Anamosa
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 Anamosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asbury and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 71.2 mi (114.59 km).
#1 Asbury
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,841 |
| Coordinates | 42.5144500, -90.7515200 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
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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