How far is Iowa City, IA from Eddyville, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Eddyville, IA is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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 Keokuk County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Eddyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Eddyville.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn right onto East Benton Street
2365 ft · 1 min · East Benton Street
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Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1019 ft · 33 sec · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 1 West
1.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 West
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Continue on Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Street
1 km · 55 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
119 m · 7 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
2596 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 92
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Continue on East Jackson Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on IA-92
13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92
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Continue on A Avenue East
1.5 mi · 2 min · A Avenue East
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Turn left onto North Market Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
2067 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Merino Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Merino Avenue
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
2078 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Eddyville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
IA-92
Continue on IA-92
13.8 mi · 00h 20m
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 leaving Iowa City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eddyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Eddyville?
The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Iowa City and 42.6 miles from Eddyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eddyville.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
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 Webster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Eddyville. Straight-line distance: 67.14 mi (108.05 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 Eddyville
City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 41.1565000, -92.6373900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eddyville (-92.63739, 41.1565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
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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