How far is Iowa City, IA from Guttenberg, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Guttenberg, IA is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Guttenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Guttenberg.
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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
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Dodge Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on South Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 1
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
40 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
666 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue South
1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 1
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp right
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
2560 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 136
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on 1st Street South
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Continue on State Highway 136
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on 9th Street Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on 11th Street Southeast
969 ft · 16 sec · 11th Street Southeast
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Continue on 11th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 11th Street Northeast
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Continue on US 52
3.7 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on Columbus Street
2936 ft · 50 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on US 52
3.9 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on South Andres Street
12.4 mi · 17 min · South Andres Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
539 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Guttenberg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 1
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Iowa City and Sunny near Guttenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Guttenberg?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Iowa City and 48.2 miles from Guttenberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Iowa City and Sunny near Guttenberg.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Guttenberg. Straight-line distance: 80.77 mi (129.99 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 Guttenberg
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 42.7858200, -91.0995700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guttenberg (-91.09957, 42.78582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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