How far is Iowa City, IA from Akron, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Akron, IA is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Adair and Guthrie Counties in the US state of Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Akron.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn slight left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 22 sec · Kimball Road
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left
2315 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
119.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
79.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 12 North: Riverside Boulevard
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Boulevard
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Continue on Sioux River Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sioux River Road
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Continue on State Highway 12
15.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Portland Street
933 ft · 18 sec · Portland Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
1418 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 12
2285 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 12
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Turn right onto Reed Street
84 m · 18 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
16 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Akron.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Dubuque Street
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Iowa City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Akron?
The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Adair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Iowa City and 170.5 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.29 one way or $90.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Adair
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 Adair.
Creston
Osceola
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Akron. Straight-line distance: 269.54 mi (433.79 km).
#1 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
City in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 42.8288800, -96.5594800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akron (-96.55948, 42.82888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.29 | $90.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.08 | $102.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.89 | $111.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.70 | $127.40 |
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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