How far is Linn County, IA from Denison, IA?
The driving distance from Linn County, IA to Denison, IA is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Linn County and Denison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linn County and Denison.
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Start on 10th Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · 10th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Street
12 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 10th Street
1071 ft · 35 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
880 ft · 22 sec · 7th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
40 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1828 ft · 48 sec · 7th Avenue
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Continue on Marion Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
621 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast
11.2 mi · 13 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 220th Street
43.6 mi · 58 min · 220th Street
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Continue on County Road N33
10.3 mi · 14 min · County Road N33
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Continue on US 30
29.4 mi · 44 min · US 30
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1961 ft · 60 sec · 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 Linn County and Denison.
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
78.3 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Linn County and Sunny near Denison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Linn County to Denison?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Linn County and 102.8 miles from Denison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linn County and Sunny near Denison.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada
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 Nevada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Linn County and Denison. Straight-line distance: 192.76 mi (310.21 km).
#1 Linn County
County in Oregon, United States
| Population | 227,854 |
| Coordinates | 42.0789500, -91.5989600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denison
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 8,249 |
| Coordinates | 42.0177700, -95.3552800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denison (-95.35528, 42.01777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.69 | $67.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
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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