How far is Iowa City, IA from Mount Pleasant, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Mount Pleasant.
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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 mi · 48 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right onto Iowa Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2317 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Warren Street
761 ft · 39 sec · West Warren Street
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Turn left onto South White Street
18 m · 3 sec · South White Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South White Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Mount Pleasant.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Iowa City and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Ainsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Iowa City and 24.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Ainsworth
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 Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 48.21 mi (77.59 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 Mount Pleasant
City in Henry County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 8,508 |
| Coordinates | 40.9636400, -91.5579400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-91.55794, 40.96364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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