How far is Berne, IA from Dow City, IA?
The driving distance from Berne, IA to Dow City, IA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Crawford County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berne and Dow City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berne and Dow City.
-
1
Start on 110th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · 110th Street
-
2
Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
-
3
Turn right onto 180th Street
3094 ft · 48 sec · 180th Street
-
4
Continue on Kenwood Road
2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Road
-
5
Continue on O Avenue
3157 ft · 51 sec · O Avenue
-
6
Turn right onto Kenwood Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Kenwood Road
-
7
Turn right onto East Fulton Street
134 m · 12 sec · East Fulton Street
-
8
Turn left onto North School Street
751 ft · 35 sec · North School Street
-
9
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
15 m · 2 sec · East Pearl Street
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berne and Dow City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
7.76 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Berne and Slight Chance Drizzle near Dow City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berne to Dow City?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Charter Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Berne and 9.4 miles from Dow City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berne and Slight Chance Drizzle near Dow City.
Stop Ideas Near Charter Oak
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 Charter Oak.
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berne and Dow City. Straight-line distance: 13.31 mi (21.42 km).
#1 Berne
Berne is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0811000, -95.6527800 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dow City
Human settlement in Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 497 |
| Coordinates | 41.9288800, -95.4938900 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pearl Street (-95.493891, 41.928779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Iowa · Nov 06, 2026