How far is Roland, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Roland, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roland and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roland and Iowa City.
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Start on East Maple Street
3068 ft · 1 min · East Maple Street
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Continue on 130th Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · 130th Street
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Continue on Dubois Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Dubois Avenue
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Continue on 130th Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · 130th Street
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Turn right
11 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 east
1472 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
52 mi · 1 hr · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
33.4 mi · 39 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
2293 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 17 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 Roland 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.
Lincoln Highway
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
52 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roland 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 Roland to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Vining is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Roland and 65.3 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Vining
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roland and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 107.22 mi (172.55 km).
#1 Roland
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 42.1663700, -93.5018800 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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