How far is Riverside, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Riverside, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Iowa City.
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Start on North Washburn Street
33 m · 10 sec · North Washburn Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1567 ft · 27 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on East Hickory Street
2555 ft · 44 sec · East Hickory Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp left
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
8.2 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Highway 218 South
1 km · 1 min · Old Highway 218 South
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2270 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto South Gilbert Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South 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 Riverside 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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
8.18 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Riverside and 7.4 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Hills
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 Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.61 km).
#1 Riverside
City in Washington County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 41.4797400, -91.5812800 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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