How far is Iowa City, IA from Boone, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Boone, IA is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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 49m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Boone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Boone.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn slight left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 22 sec · Kimball Road
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left
2315 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
16 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 151 South, US 218 North: Tama
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight right onto T Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · T Avenue
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Turn left onto 210th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 210th Street
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Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Boone.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 01h 31m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Boone?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Tama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Iowa City and 70.7 miles from Boone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Iowa City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boone.
Stop Ideas Near Tama
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 Tama.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Boone. Straight-line distance: 124.03 mi (199.6 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 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 12,407 |
| Coordinates | 42.0597000, -93.8802300 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boone (-93.88023, 42.0597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.41 | $52.83 |
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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