How far is Rock Valley, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Rock Valley, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (427 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Valley and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Valley and Iowa City.
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Start on 15th Street
9 m · 3 sec · 15th Street
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue
1916 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Continue on 310th Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · 310th Street
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Continue on Black Forest Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Black Forest Road
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Continue on 320th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on County Road K64
3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64
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Continue on Albany Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street Southeast
1307 ft · 36 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Continue on 450th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street
24 m · 5 sec · 450th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 450th Street
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Turn right onto Kennedy Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 10
1587 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on 460th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Kiwi Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue
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Continue on County Road L14
7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14
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Continue on State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Continue on Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
2061 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.5 km · 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 Rock Valley and Iowa City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi · 03h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Valley 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 Rock Valley to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Rock Valley and 165.5 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.3 miles (427 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.23 one way or $88.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rock Valley and Mostly Sunny near Iowa City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Valley and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 265.33 mi (427 km).
#1 Rock Valley
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,901 |
| Coordinates | 43.2052600, -96.2950300 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.23 | $88.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.59 | $109.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.22 | $124.43 |
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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