How far is Iowa City, IA from Nevada, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Nevada, IA is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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 Tama 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 Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Nevada.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn slight left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 22 sec · Kimball Road
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left
2315 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
16 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 151 South, US 218 North: Tama
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
60 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1055 ft · 24 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 6th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
9 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Nevada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
60 mi · 01h 09m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Iowa City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Nevada?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Vining is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Iowa City and 59.3 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Vining
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 Vining.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 102.05 mi (164.23 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 Nevada
Town in Story County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 6,682 |
| Coordinates | 42.0227700, -93.4524300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nevada (-93.45243, 42.02277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
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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