How far is North Liberty, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from North Liberty, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Liberty and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Liberty and Iowa City.
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Start on North Dubuque Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Dubuque Street
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Continue on Dubuque Street Northeast
1388 ft · 33 sec · Dubuque Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Liberty Road Northeast
7 m · 1 sec · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Road Northeast
3214 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Liberty Road Northeast
59 m · 7 sec · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Road Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Turn left onto East Oakdale Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Oakdale Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dubuque Street Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Dubuque Street Northeast
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Continue on North Dubuque Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 21 sec · Kimball Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North 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 North Liberty and Iowa City.
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.
North Liberty Road Northeast
Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Road Northeast
1.84 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving North Liberty 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 North Liberty to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Coralville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from North Liberty and 4 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Liberty and Sunny near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Coralville
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 Coralville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Liberty and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 7.02 mi (11.29 km).
#1 North Liberty
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 19,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.7491800, -91.5979500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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