How far is Iowa City, IA from Hartley, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Hartley, IA is about 292 miles (470 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hamilton County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Hartley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Hartley.
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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
70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
147.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake
1974 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
45.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto 360th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto 200th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · 200th Avenue
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Continue on 32nd Avenue West
1341 ft · 33 sec · 32nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on County Road B24
1 mi · 1 min · County Road B24
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Turn right onto 180th Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · 180th Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
12.5 mi · 18 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1779 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
8 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Hartley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
148 mi · 02h 50m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Iowa City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Hartley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Hartley?
The road trip is about 292 miles (470 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Blairsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Iowa City and 146.2 miles from Hartley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 5:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Hartley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Hartley. Straight-line distance: 226.99 mi (365.3 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 Hartley
Human settlement in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 43.1799700, -95.4769500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartley (-95.47695, 43.17997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.98 | $95.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.68 | $109.37 |
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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