How far is Le Claire, IA from Donahue, IA?
The driving distance from Le Claire, IA to Donahue, IA is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Scott County Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Claire and Donahue.
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Start on Jones Street
14 m · 9 sec · Jones Street
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Turn left onto North Cody Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Cody Road
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Take the ramp right
2455 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 130 West: Maysville
2938 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Continue on New Liberty Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New Liberty Road
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Turn right
56 m · 4 sec
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Continue on 115th Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · 115th Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Claire and Donahue.
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 Cody Road
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Le Claire and Chance Rain Showers near Donahue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Le Claire to Donahue?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Le Claire and 11.5 miles from Donahue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Le Claire and Chance Rain Showers near Donahue.
Stop Ideas Near Eldridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Claire and Donahue. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).
#1 Le Claire
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 41.5986400, -90.3434600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donahue
Human settlement in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 368 |
| Coordinates | 41.6947500, -90.6754200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-90.675415, 41.69475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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