How far is Iowa City, IA from Asbury, IA?

The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Asbury, IA is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.77 mi
01h 57m
Flight
71.2 mi
114.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.2 mi
Kilometers
114.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.77 mi
Kilometers
136.42 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asbury
Wed, Apr 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Iowa City
Wed, Apr 15, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa City
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Asbury
Wed, Apr 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iowa City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Anamosa
IA

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

From Iowa City
42.4 mi
00h 58m
To Asbury
42.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Asbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Asbury.

  1. 1

    Start on South Gilbert Street

    2492 ft · 2 min · South Gilbert Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2009 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Governor Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · North Governor Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Dodge Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Dodge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 1

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1

    40 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1

    666 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 1

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Avenue South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue South

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 1

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    2423 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sundown Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Sundown Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward US 20 East, US 52 South

    1654 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest Arterial

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Arterial

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Asbury Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Asbury Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Asbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 1
49.7 mi · 59%
Highway 1 Northeast
10.7 mi · 13%
Sundown Road
8.11 mi · 10%
US 20 East
7.59 mi · 9%
North Dodge Street
2.09 mi · 2%
Northwest Arterial
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 1

Merge slight left

33.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anamosa
00h 58m from Iowa City
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Iowa City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Asbury?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Anamosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Iowa City and 42.4 miles from Asbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asbury.

Stop Ideas Near Anamosa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anamosa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anamosa.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

88 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

91 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

97 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Asbury. Straight-line distance: 71.2 mi (114.59 km).

Iowa City

#1 Iowa City

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.

Population75,130
Coordinates41.6611300, -91.5301700
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Asbury

#2 Asbury

City in Iowa, United States

Population5,841
Coordinates42.5144500, -90.7515200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Iowa City (-91.53017, 41.66113)
End: Asbury (-90.75152, 42.51445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Iowa City and Asbury. The current time is 18:52:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.