How far is Hartley, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Hartley, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hamilton County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartley and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartley and Iowa City.
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Start on 1st Street Southeast
8 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1779 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 320th Street
12.5 mi · 17 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto 180th Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · 180th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road B24
1 mi · 1 min · County Road B24
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Continue on West 4th Street
1 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue West
1341 ft · 25 sec · 32nd Avenue West
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Continue on 200th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · 200th Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 215th Avenue
13.4 mi · 18 min · 215th Avenue
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Continue on 130th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 71
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 71
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Continue on 130th Avenue
27.8 mi · 38 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on US 71
1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71
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Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
1841 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
153.3 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 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 Hartley 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.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Hartley and Chance 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 Hartley to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Blairsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Hartley and 146.4 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Hartley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartley and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 226.99 mi (365.3 km).
#1 Hartley
Human settlement in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 43.1799700, -95.4769500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.98 | $95.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.68 | $109.37 |
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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