How far is Iowa City, IA from Bellevue, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Bellevue, IA is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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.
City in Scott County Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Bellevue.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
2492 ft · 2 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2009 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Governor Street
2274 ft · 1 min · North Governor Street
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Turn right onto North Dodge Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Dodge Street
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Take the ramp right
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
48.9 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Brady Street
32.5 mi · 38 min · North Brady Street
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street
2581 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 200th Avenue
2852 ft · 59 sec · 200th Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Platt Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Platt Street
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Turn left onto Ansel Briggs Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · Ansel Briggs Highway
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2650 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on Ansel Briggs Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Ansel Briggs Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn right onto South Riverview Street
12 m · 1 sec · South Riverview Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Riverview Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Bellevue.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Dodge Street
Merge slight left
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Iowa City and 53.7 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Iowa City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Eldridge
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 Eldridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 70.29 mi (113.12 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 Bellevue
City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,185 |
| Coordinates | 42.2586300, -90.4229100 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellevue (-90.42291, 42.25863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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