How far is Blue Grass, IA from Le Claire, IA?
The driving distance from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Scott County Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Grass and Le Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Grass and Le Claire.
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Start on West Garonne Street
21 m · 8 sec · West Garonne Street
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Turn left onto South Mississippi Street
40 m · 7 sec · South Mississippi Street
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Turn right onto East Mayne Street
2985 ft · 1 min · East Mayne Street
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Take the ramp right
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 61 North: Chicago
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67: LeClaire, Bettendorf
2799 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Cody Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cody Road
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Turn right onto Jones Street
14 m · 2 sec · Jones Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jones Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Grass and Le Claire.
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.
I 80 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 61 North: Chicago
16.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Grass and Mostly Sunny near Le Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Grass to Le Claire?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Blue Grass and 14.9 miles from Le Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Grass and Mostly Sunny near Le Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Eldridge
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 Eldridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Grass and Le Claire. Straight-line distance: 22.71 mi (36.55 km).
#1 Blue Grass
City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.5089200, -90.7659800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Le Claire
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 41.5986400, -90.3434600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Claire (-90.34346, 41.59864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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