How far is Mount Joy, IA from Tipton, IA?
The driving distance from Mount Joy, IA to Tipton, IA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cedar County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Joy and Tipton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Joy and Tipton.
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Start on the route
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Brady Street
1696 ft · 48 sec · North Brady Street
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Turn left onto East 90th Street
744 ft · 18 sec · East 90th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 South
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1726 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right
28.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 38 North: Tipton, Moscow
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 38
7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on Moscow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Moscow Road
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Continue on State Highway 38
1376 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 38
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Continue on Cedar Street
1916 ft · 57 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
15 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Joy and Tipton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 61 South
Take the exit slight right
28.7 mi · 00h 32m
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 Mount Joy and Sunny near Tipton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Joy to Tipton?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Mount Joy and 19.6 miles from Tipton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Joy and Sunny near Tipton.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Joy and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 30.91 mi (49.75 km).
#1 Mount Joy
Mount Joy is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6150300, -90.5656900 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tipton
Town in Iowa
| Population | 3,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.7697400, -91.1279300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tipton (-91.12793, 41.76974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.85 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $5.77 | $11.53 |
| Premium | $4.74 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
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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