How far is Hawarden, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Hawarden, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawarden and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawarden and Iowa City.
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Start on Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Continue on 450th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 450th Street
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Turn right onto Dipper Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · Dipper Avenue
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Continue on County Road K22
7 mi · 10 min · County Road K22
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Continue on State Highway 3
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on County Road K22
3 mi · 4 min · County Road K22
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Turn left onto County Road C38
10.9 mi · 15 min · County Road C38
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Turn right onto County Road K49
13 mi · 18 min · County Road K49
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Continue on Fayette Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto 110th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 110th Street
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Turn right onto Grundy Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Grundy Avenue
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Continue on 140th Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · 140th Street
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Turn right onto Haskell Avenue
1831 ft · 31 sec · Haskell Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 140
895 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 140
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Continue on North 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto Highway 20
27.1 mi · 32 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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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 Hawarden and Iowa City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi · 03h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hawarden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawarden to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.9 miles from Hawarden and 167.5 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.23 one way or $88.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hawarden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Iowa City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawarden and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 269.33 mi (433.45 km).
#1 Hawarden
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,443 |
| Coordinates | 42.9958200, -96.4853100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| 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: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $44.23 | $88.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.59 | $109.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.22 | $124.43 |
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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