How far is McCausland, IA from Le Claire, IA?
The driving distance from McCausland, IA to Le Claire, IA is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCausland and Le Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCausland and Le Claire.
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Start on East Ives Street
137 m · 14 sec · East Ives Street
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Turn left onto South Salina Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Salina Street
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Continue on 240th Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · 240th Avenue
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
4 mi · 6 min · Bluff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Great River Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Great River Road
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Continue on North Cody Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Cody Road
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Turn left onto Jones Street
14 m · 2 sec · Jones Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jones Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCausland and Le Claire.
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
At the end of the road, turn right onto 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 McCausland and Mostly Sunny near Le Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCausland to Le Claire?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 McCausland and 7 miles from Le Claire.
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 7:46 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 McCausland and Mostly Sunny near Le Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
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 Princeton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCausland and Le Claire. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.37 km).
#1 McCausland
Human settlement in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 311 |
| Coordinates | 41.7461400, -90.4431900 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Le Claire
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 41.5986400, -90.3434600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Claire (-90.34346, 41.59864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 |
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| 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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