How far is Iowa City, IA from Walcott, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Walcott, IA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and Walcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Walcott.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
2492 ft · 2 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2009 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Governor Street
2274 ft · 1 min · North Governor Street
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Turn right onto North Dodge Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Dodge Street
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Take the ramp right
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR Y40: Walcott, Plain View
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North Plainview Road
1 km · 1 min · North Plainview Road
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Continue on 60th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue
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Turn left onto 200th Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Bryant Street
705 ft · 36 sec · Bryant Street
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Turn left onto Downey Street
16 m · 2 sec · Downey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Downey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Walcott.
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.
North Dodge Street
Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 00h 40m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Walcott?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Atalissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Iowa City and 21.7 miles from Walcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walcott.
Stop Ideas Near Atalissa
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 Atalissa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Walcott. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 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 Walcott
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 41.5847500, -90.7720900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walcott (-90.77209, 41.58475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
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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