How far is Iowa City, IA from Durant, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Durant, IA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Durant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Durant.
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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
30.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Durant, Bennett
1273 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Yankee Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Yankee Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street
2093 ft · 44 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
119 m · 23 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
107 m · 15 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Durant.
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
30.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Iowa City and Sunny near Durant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Durant?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Atalissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Iowa City and 18.1 miles from Durant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Iowa City and Sunny near Durant.
Stop Ideas Near Atalissa
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 Atalissa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Durant. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.94 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 Durant
City in Cedar County, Iowa
| Population | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 41.5997500, -90.9107000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durant (-90.9107, 41.59975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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