How far is Coo n Rapids, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Coo n Rapids, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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 02h 54m.
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 Jasper County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coo n Rapids and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coo n Rapids and Iowa City.
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Start on Main Street
2 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Avenue
1879 ft · 1 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
13 mi · 18 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Railway Street
2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi · 20 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Grimes Boulevard
3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive
1354 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Urbandale Drive
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Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3105 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
2061 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 21 sec · Kimball Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 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 Coo n Rapids and Iowa City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-35 north
Keep slight left
107 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Coo n Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coo n Rapids to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Coo n Rapids and 88.1 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Coo n Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coo n Rapids and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 162.83 mi (262.05 km).
#1 Coo n Rapids
City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U.
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 41.8708200, -94.6774800 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
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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