How far is Fort Madison, IA from Postville, IA?
The driving distance from Fort Madison, IA to Postville, IA is about 207 miles (333.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Madison and Postville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Madison and Postville.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Avenue I
42 m · 11 sec · Avenue I
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Turn left onto Avenue H
1.5 km · 2 min · Avenue H
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Turn left onto 20th Street
1078 ft · 22 sec · 20th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue L
1.3 mi · 2 min · Avenue L
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Continue on Old Highway 61
1602 ft · 27 sec · Old Highway 61
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Continue on Avenue O
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue O
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Turn straight
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
24.5 mi · 28 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
95 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 150: Independence, Vinton
2017 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto 31st Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · 31st Avenue
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
10.4 mi · 14 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street South
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street South
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Palace Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road
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Continue on Rock Island Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rock Island Road
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Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast
1413 ft · 28 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
778 ft · 13 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto Highway 150
134 m · 7 sec · Highway 150
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Continue on North Frederick Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Continue on Palace Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Palace Road
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Turn right onto 60th Street
2177 ft · 37 sec · 60th Street
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Turn straight onto P Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · P Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street West
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Continue on 100th Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto K Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · K Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 150
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on State Highway 150
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150
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Continue on State Highway 150
49 m · 7 sec · State Highway 150
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Turn slight right onto West Bradford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Bradford Street
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Continue on Harding Road
16.9 mi · 23 min · Harding Road
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Turn left onto North Lawler Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Lawler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lawler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Madison and Postville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
95 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Madison and Partly Sunny near Postville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Madison to Postville?
The road trip is about 207 miles (333.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Fort Madison and 103.5 miles from Postville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Madison and Partly Sunny near Postville.
Stop Ideas Near Shueyville
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 Shueyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Madison and Postville. Straight-line distance: 170.12 mi (273.78 km).
#1 Fort Madison
City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 40.6297600, -91.3151500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Postville
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,033 |
| Coordinates | 43.0847000, -91.5682000 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Postville (-91.5682, 43.0847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.82 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $34.43 | $68.87 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $42.76 | $85.53 |
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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