How far is La Porte City, IA from Clive, IA?
The driving distance from La Porte City, IA to Clive, IA is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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 02h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marshal County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Porte City and Clive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Porte City and Clive.
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Start on Commercial Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto 58th Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · 58th Street
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Turn left onto Holsted Street
14.9 mi · 21 min · Holsted Street
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Take the ramp right
1770 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto 73rd Street
786 ft · 10 sec · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
1818 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 235 West: Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 73rd Street, 8th Street, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines
1301 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto 73rd Street
2230 ft · 54 sec · 73rd Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1767 ft · 38 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 78th Street
860 ft · 38 sec · Northwest 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Porte City and Clive.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Porte City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Porte City to Clive?
The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Marshalltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from La Porte City and 59.2 miles from Clive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around La Porte City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clive.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Porte City and Clive. Straight-line distance: 92.81 mi (149.37 km).
#1 La Porte City
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 42.3149900, -92.1921300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clive
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 17,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.6030400, -93.7241100 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clive (-93.72411, 41.60304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 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 21m |
| 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 | $4.21 | $17.53 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $18.66 | $37.31 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $25.32 | $50.63 |
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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