How far is Maharishi Vedic City, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Maharishi Vedic City, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maharishi Vedic City and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maharishi Vedic City and Iowa City.
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Start on Observatory Drive
780 ft · 36 sec · Observatory Drive
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Turn right onto Jasmine Avenue
2208 ft · 1 min · Jasmine Avenue
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 78
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 1
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on West Fountain Street
3232 ft · 55 sec · West Fountain Street
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Turn left onto North Benton Street
1112 ft · 19 sec · North Benton Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
10.3 mi · 16 min · State Highway 1
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Madison Street
14 mi · 20 min · West Madison Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest
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Continue on Highway 1 West
1.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 West
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Continue on Highway 6 East
2315 ft · 1 min · Highway 6 East
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Turn left onto South Gilbert Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gilbert Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maharishi Vedic City and Iowa City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Madison Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Madison Street
14 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maharishi Vedic City to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Maharishi Vedic City and 33.6 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Mount Pleasant
Ottumwa station
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maharishi Vedic City and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 48.47 mi (78 km).
#1 Maharishi Vedic City
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 41.0525200, -91.9949000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165, 41.661126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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