How far is Le Claire, IA from McCausland, IA?
The driving distance from Le Claire, IA to McCausland, IA is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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City in Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Le Claire and McCausland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Claire and McCausland.
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Start on Jones Street
14 m · 6 sec · Jones Street
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Turn right onto North Cody Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Cody Road
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Continue on Great River Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Great River Road
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
4 mi · 6 min · Bluff Road
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Turn right onto 240th Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · 240th Avenue
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Continue on South Salina Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Salina Street
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Turn right onto East Ives Street
137 m · 9 sec · East Ives Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ives Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Claire and McCausland.
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.
Great River Road
Continue on Great River Road
6.33 mi · 00h 10m
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 leaving Le Claire and Mostly Sunny near McCausland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Le Claire to McCausland?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Le Claire and 7 miles from McCausland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Le Claire and Mostly Sunny near McCausland.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
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 McCausland. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.37 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 McCausland
Human settlement in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 311 |
| Coordinates | 41.7461400, -90.4431900 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ives Street (-90.44319, 41.74612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
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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