How far is Postville, IA from Fort Madison, IA?
The driving distance from Postville, IA to Fort Madison, IA is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Postville and Fort Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Postville and Fort Madison.
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Start on North Lawler Street
12 m · 3 sec · North Lawler Street
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Turn right onto West Tilden Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · West Tilden Street
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Continue on Mill Street
9.1 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on East Bradford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Bradford Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 150
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on State Highway 150
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150
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Continue on K Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · K Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street
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Continue on Main Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street East
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Turn left onto P Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · P Avenue
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Continue on 60th Street
2127 ft · 41 sec · 60th Street
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Turn left onto Palace Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Palace Road
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Continue on North Frederick Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 150
134 m · 7 sec · Highway 150
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
778 ft · 15 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast
1413 ft · 26 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Rock Island Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rock Island Road
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Continue on Palace Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
10.4 mi · 14 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 31st Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · 31st Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
93.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
25.8 mi · 30 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 2: Donnellson, Fort Madison
2195 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 2
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Avenue O
1.7 mi · 3 min · Avenue O
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Continue on Old Highway 61
1602 ft · 27 sec · Old Highway 61
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Continue on Avenue L
1.5 mi · 3 min · Avenue L
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Turn left onto 18th Street
1019 ft · 21 sec · 18th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue H
1.3 km · 1 min · Avenue H
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Turn right onto Avenue I
42 m · 12 sec · Avenue I
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Turn left
19 m · 4 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 Postville and Fort Madison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
93.7 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Postville and Partly Sunny near Fort Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Postville to Fort Madison?
The road trip is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Postville and 103.6 miles from Fort Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Postville and Partly Sunny near Fort Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Shueyville
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 Shueyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Postville and Fort Madison. Straight-line distance: 170.12 mi (273.78 km).
#1 Postville
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,033 |
| Coordinates | 43.0847000, -91.5682000 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Madison
City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 40.6297600, -91.3151500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Madison (-91.31515, 40.62976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $3.82 | $27.95 | $55.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $34.48 | $68.96 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
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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