How far is Iowa City, IA from Muscatine, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Muscatine, IA is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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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 00h 56m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Muscatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Muscatine.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto Highway 6 East
2.8 mi · 5 min · Highway 6 East
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Continue on Highway 6 Southeast
4.8 mi · 7 min · Highway 6 Southeast
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Columbus Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Columbus Street
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Turn left onto East A Street
999 ft · 17 sec · East A Street
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Turn straight onto South Park Avenue
2012 ft · 34 sec · South Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto State Highway 70
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on State Highway 22
9.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cedar Street
27 m · 2 sec · Cedar Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
109 m · 12 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
566 ft · 19 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Muscatine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 22
Continue on State Highway 22
9.36 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Iowa City and Mostly Sunny near Muscatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Muscatine?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
West Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Iowa City and 18 miles from Muscatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Iowa City and Mostly Sunny near Muscatine.
Stop Ideas Near West Liberty
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 West Liberty.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Muscatine. Straight-line distance: 30.02 mi (48.32 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 Muscatine
City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa
| Population | 23,523 |
| Coordinates | 41.4244700, -91.0432100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muscatine (-91.04321, 41.42447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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