How far is Iowa City, IA from Belle Plaine, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Belle Plaine, IA is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Town and county of Iowa County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Belle Plaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Belle Plaine.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
120 m · 18 sec · South Gilbert Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1214 ft · 43 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
845 ft · 31 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Madison Street
129 m · 22 sec · South Madison Street
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Turn left onto West Iowa Avenue
1221 ft · 38 sec · West Iowa Avenue
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Turn right onto South Riverside Drive
142 m · 15 sec · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
5.1 mi · 9 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on East Marengo Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · East Marengo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
44 m · 2 sec · East Marengo Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Marengo Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Marengo Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.7 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2692 ft · 50 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
1321 ft · 22 sec · West South Street
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Continue on 212th Boulevard
11.2 mi · 17 min · 212th Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 11th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Belle Plaine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
212th Boulevard
Continue on 212th Boulevard
11.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Iowa City and Rain Showers Likely near Belle Plaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Belle Plaine?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Iowa City and 23.2 miles from Belle Plaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Iowa City and Rain Showers Likely near Belle Plaine.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 41.84 mi (67.34 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 Belle Plaine
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,417 |
| Coordinates | 41.8969400, -92.2782400 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Plaine (-92.27824, 41.89694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
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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