How far is Jesup, IA from Villisca, IA?
The driving distance from Jesup, IA to Villisca, IA is about 239.8 miles (386 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jesup and Villisca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup and Villisca.
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Start on 6th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1998 ft · 42 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
23.5 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
2083 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Turn right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn sharp left onto County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Continue on M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 160th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon
1922 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto 650th Street
6.5 mi · 9 min · 650th Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Whitney Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Whitney Street
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Continue on 630th Street
30.8 mi · 42 min · 630th Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
99 m · 11 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto North U Avenue
1924 ft · 58 sec · North U Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
2595 ft · 52 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jesup and Villisca.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
62.3 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jesup and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Villisca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jesup to Villisca?
The road trip is about 239.8 miles (386 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.8 miles from Jesup and 120.1 miles from Villisca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.85 one way or $71.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jesup and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Villisca.
Stop Ideas Near Saylorville
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 Saylorville.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jesup and Villisca. Straight-line distance: 184.31 mi (296.62 km).
#1 Jesup
City in the United States
| Population | 2,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.4755400, -92.0637900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Villisca
City in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,143 |
| Coordinates | 40.9297100, -94.9760900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villisca (-94.97609, 40.92971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $4.24 | $35.85 | $71.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $38.17 | $76.34 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $43.64 | $87.27 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $51.00 | $101.99 |
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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