How far is Iowa City, IA from Lone Tree, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Lone Tree, IA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
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Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Lone Tree.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Lone Tree.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
3 mi · 7 min · South Gilbert Street
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Continue on Sand Road Southeast
8.8 mi · 14 min · Sand Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Highway 22
4 mi · 6 min · Highway 22
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Turn right onto Wapsi Avenue Southeast
1500 ft · 30 sec · Wapsi Avenue Southeast
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Continue on North Devoe Street
1367 ft · 30 sec · North Devoe Street
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Turn right onto West Commercial Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Lone Tree.
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.
Sand Road Southeast
Continue on Sand Road Southeast
8.83 mi · 00h 14m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Lone Tree?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Iowa City and 8.2 miles from Lone Tree.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lone Tree.
Stop Ideas Near Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Lone Tree. Straight-line distance: 13.11 mi (21.1 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 Lone Tree
Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,384 |
| Coordinates | 41.4880800, -91.4259900 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lone Tree (-91.42599, 41.48808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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