How far is Iowa City, IA from Kalona, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Kalona, IA is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Kalona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Kalona.
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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 · 58 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
2300 ft · 41 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1014 ft · 50 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto B Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · B Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Kalona.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 1 Southwest
Continue on Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Iowa City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Kalona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Kalona?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coralville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Iowa City and 9.5 miles from Kalona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Kalona.
Stop Ideas Near Coralville
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 Coralville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Kalona. Straight-line distance: 15.3 mi (24.62 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 Kalona
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 41.4830700, -91.7060000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kalona (-91.706, 41.48307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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