How far is Iowa City, IA from Huxley, IA?

The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Huxley, IA is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.64 mi
02h 24m
Flight
107.91 mi
173.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.91 mi
Kilometers
173.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.64 mi
Kilometers
203.81 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huxley
Sun, May 24, 3:06 PM CDT
Return by in Iowa City
Sun, May 24, 5:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa City
2026-05-24T12:42
Arrive Huxley
Sun, May 24, 3:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iowa City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grinnell
IA

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

From Iowa City
63.2 mi
01h 12m
To Huxley
63.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Huxley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Huxley.

  1. 1

    Start on South Gilbert Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Gilbert Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Kimball Road

    145 m · 22 sec · Kimball Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Dubuque Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2315 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-35 north: Minneapolis

    2714 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I-35 North: Minneapolis

    2751 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 210: Huxley, Maxwell

    1848 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 210

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 210

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2038 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Huxley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dubuque Street
106 mi · 84%
I 35 North
14.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 210
2.44 mi · 2%
I-35 north
1.37 mi · 1%
South Gilbert Street
0.8 mi · 1%
IA 210
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

North Dubuque Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grinnell
01h 12m from Iowa City
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Iowa City and Sunny near Huxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Huxley?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Grinnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Iowa City and 63.4 miles from Huxley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Iowa City and Sunny near Huxley.

Stop Ideas Near Grinnell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grinnell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grinnell.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

84 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Huxley. Straight-line distance: 107.91 mi (173.66 km).

Iowa City

#1 Iowa City

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.

Population75,130
Coordinates41.6611300, -91.5301700
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Huxley

#2 Huxley

City in Story County, Iowa, United States

Population4,270
Coordinates41.8952700, -93.6007700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Iowa City (-91.53017, 41.66113)
End: Huxley (-93.60077, 41.89527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Iowa City and Huxley. The current time is 12:42:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.