How far is Camanche, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Camanche, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camanche and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camanche and Iowa City.
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Start on South Washington Boulevard
885 ft · 26 sec · South Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
99 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Highway 67
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 67
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Bluff Road
4 mi · 6 min · Bluff Road
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Turn left onto 240th Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Avenue
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Continue on Wells Ferry Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Middle Road
2297 ft · 54 sec · Middle Road
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Take the ramp left
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
1592 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Dodge Street
2.1 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 Camanche 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.
Middle Road
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 01h 00m
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 Camanche and Mostly Sunny near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camanche to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Walcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Camanche and 44.2 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camanche and Mostly Sunny near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Walcott
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 Walcott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camanche and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 66.28 mi (106.66 km).
#1 Camanche
City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 4,368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7880900, -90.2562400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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