How far is Iowa City, IA from Albia, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Albia, IA is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Albia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Albia.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn right onto East Benton Street
2365 ft · 1 min · East Benton Street
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Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1019 ft · 33 sec · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 1 West
1.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 West
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Continue on Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Street
1 km · 55 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
119 m · 7 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
2596 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 92
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Continue on East Jackson Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on IA-92
13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92
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Continue on A Avenue East
1.5 mi · 2 min · A Avenue East
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Turn left onto North Market Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
2823 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 137
14.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 137
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Continue on North Main Street
1785 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Benton Avenue East
109 m · 9 sec · Benton Avenue East
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
52 m · 13 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Albia.
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 137
Turn right onto State Highway 137
14.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Iowa City and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Albia?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Sigourney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Iowa City and 50.1 miles from Albia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Iowa City and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albia.
Stop Ideas Near Sigourney
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 Sigourney.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Albia. Straight-line distance: 79.37 mi (127.73 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 Albia
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.0266700, -92.8057500 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albia (-92.80575, 41.02667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
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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