How far is Iowa City, IA from Hull, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Hull, IA is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Hull.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Hull.
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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
159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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Continue on 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on V Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn straight onto 530th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 490th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street
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Turn right onto Ames Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Nettle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street
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Continue on 460th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Log Avenue
5.8 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue
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Continue on County Road S
1437 ft · 36 sec · County Road S
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Turn left onto Fir Street
729 ft · 15 sec · Fir Street
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Continue on 6th Avenue South
751 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue South
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Continue on Cedar Street
1159 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Birch Street
593 ft · 12 sec · Birch Street
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Continue on 400th Street
7.5 mi · 10 min · 400th Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street
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Continue on Black Forest Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Black Forest Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1038 ft · 28 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 Hull.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
159 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Iowa City and Sunny near Hull.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Hull?
The road trip is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Iowa City and 161.2 miles from Hull.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.84 one way or $85.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Iowa City and Sunny near Hull.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Hull. Straight-line distance: 257.37 mi (414.19 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 Hull
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,296 |
| Coordinates | 43.1885900, -96.1336300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hull (-96.13363, 43.18859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.84 | $85.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.31 | $96.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.87 | $105.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.25 | $120.51 |
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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