How far is Peosta, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Peosta, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peosta and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peosta and Iowa City.
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Start on Peosta Street
2062 ft · 41 sec · Peosta Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peosta Street
30 m · 2 sec · Peosta Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Peosta Street
915 ft · 18 sec · Peosta Street
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Continue on Sundown Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Sundown Road
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Turn right
33.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
2322 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 1
690 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
37 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Dodge Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dodge Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1200 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Gilbert Street
2492 ft · 2 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 Peosta and Iowa City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
33.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Peosta and Mostly Sunny near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peosta to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Anamosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Peosta and 37.8 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peosta and Mostly Sunny near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Anamosa
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 Anamosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peosta and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 64.74 mi (104.19 km).
#1 Peosta
City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,919 |
| Coordinates | 42.4505600, -90.8504100 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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