How far is Eddyville, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Eddyville, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eddyville and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville and Iowa City.
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Start on Walnut Street
2078 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Merino Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Merino Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Oskaloosa, New Sharon
2.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto A Avenue East
1.5 mi · 2 min · A Avenue East
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Continue on State Highway 92
23.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on East Avenue
119 m · 7 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest
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Continue on Highway 1 West
1.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 West
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Continue on Highway 6 East
2315 ft · 1 min · Highway 6 East
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Turn left onto South Gilbert Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South 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 Eddyville 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.
State Highway 92
Continue on State Highway 92
23.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eddyville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eddyville to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Eddyville and 48.4 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eddyville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
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 Webster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eddyville and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 67.14 mi (108.05 km).
#1 Eddyville
City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 41.1565000, -92.6373900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
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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