How far is Iowa City, IA from Blue Grass, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Blue Grass, IA is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Blue Grass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Blue Grass.
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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
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR Y40: Walcott, Plain View
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North Plainview Road
1 km · 1 min · North Plainview Road
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Continue on 60th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue
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Turn left onto 200th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 200th Street
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Turn right onto 70th Avenue
2591 ft · 52 sec · 70th Avenue
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Continue on North Blue Grass Road
2815 ft · 56 sec · North Blue Grass Road
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Continue on 70th Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · 70th Avenue
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Continue on North Mississippi Street
2795 ft · 60 sec · North Mississippi Street
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Turn right onto West Garonne Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Garonne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Garonne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Blue Grass.
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.
North Dodge Street
Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 00h 40m
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 leaving Iowa City and Sunny near Blue Grass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Blue Grass?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Iowa City and 24.5 miles from Blue Grass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Iowa City and Sunny near Blue Grass.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
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 Wilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Blue Grass. Straight-line distance: 40.87 mi (65.77 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 Blue Grass
City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.5089200, -90.7659800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Grass (-90.76598, 41.50892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
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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