How far is Iowa City, IA from Coo n Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Coo n Rapids, IA is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jasper County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Coo n Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Coo n Rapids.
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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
115.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Urbandale, Grimes
2133 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Urbandale Drive
60 m · 3 sec · Northwest Urbandale Drive
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 28 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Railway Street
2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
13 mi · 18 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1879 ft · 1 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Coo n Rapids.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Dubuque Street
Merge slight left
116 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Iowa City and Mostly Clear near Coo n Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Coo n Rapids?
The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Iowa City and 88.3 miles from Coo n Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Iowa City and Mostly Clear near Coo n Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Coo n Rapids. Straight-line distance: 162.83 mi (262.05 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 Coo n Rapids
City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U.
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 41.8708200, -94.6774800 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coo n Rapids (-94.67748, 41.87082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
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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