How far is Iowa City, IA from McGregor, FL?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to McGregor, FL is about 1391.9 miles (2240.1 km), with a travel time of about 25h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1177.6 miles (1895.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 51h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 25h 59m.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and McGregor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and McGregor.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 218 South
1 km · 1 min · Old Highway 218 South
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Continue on Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
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Take the ramp straight
938 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42.8 mi · 49 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
89.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
101.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
7 mi · 9 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
2220 ft · 38 sec · Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
75.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
110.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
352.7 mi · 6 hr 18 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Cleveland Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg
4.1 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Boulevard
1568 ft · 33 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Turn right onto Keenan Avenue
88 m · 19 sec · Keenan Avenue
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Turn left onto Prather Drive
1793 ft · 1 min · Prather Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prather Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and McGregor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
353 mi · 06h 18m
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 Chance Rain Showers near McGregor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to McGregor?
The road trip is about 1391.9 miles (2240.1 km) and usually takes 25h 59m 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?
Chattanooga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 692.8 miles from Iowa City and 699.2 miles from McGregor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1177.6 miles (1895.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 214.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. 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 $187.83 one way or $375.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 436.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Iowa City and McGregor, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Iowa City and Chance Rain Showers near McGregor.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and McGregor. Straight-line distance: 1177.59 mi (1895.14 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 McGregor
Census designated place
| Population | 7,406 |
| Coordinates | 26.5609100, -81.9145300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: McGregor (-81.91453, 26.56091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 46h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 34h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 27h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 23h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 19h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 17h 21m |
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 | $3.82 | $187.83 | $375.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $205.03 | $410.05 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $231.70 | $463.40 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $287.74 | $575.49 |
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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