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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.64 mi
01h 25m
Flight
66.28 mi
106.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.28 mi
Kilometers
106.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.64 mi
Kilometers
136.22 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iowa City
Sat, May 30, 1:53 PM CDT
Return by in Camanche
Sat, May 30, 3:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camanche
2026-05-30T12:28
Arrive Iowa City
Sat, May 30, 1:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camanche
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Walcott
IA

City in Iowa

From Camanche
40.5 mi
00h 42m
To Iowa City
44.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Boulevard

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Washington Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue

    99 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Highway 67

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 67

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bluff Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Bluff Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 240th Avenue

    6.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Wells Ferry Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indiana Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Middle Road

    2297 ft · 54 sec · Middle Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon

    1592 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Dodge Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dodge Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1200 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Gilbert Street

    2492 ft · 2 min · North Gilbert Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middle Road
55.3 mi · 65%
East Highway 67
8.61 mi · 10%
240th Avenue
6.07 mi · 7%
Bluff Road
4.04 mi · 5%
North Dodge Street
2.1 mi · 2%
Wells Ferry Road
1.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walcott
00h 42m from Camanche
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Walcott, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walcott.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

18 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

20 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

26 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Galesburg station

79 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camanche and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 66.28 mi (106.66 km).

Camanche

#1 Camanche

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates41.7880900, -90.2562400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Iowa City

#2 Iowa City

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.

Population75,130
Coordinates41.6611300, -91.5301700
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Boulevard (-90.256063, 41.787888)
End: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165, 41.661126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Camanche and Iowa City. The current time is 12:28:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.