How far is Tipton, IA from Mount Joy, IA?
The driving distance from Tipton, IA to Mount Joy, IA is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 00h 49m.
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 Cedar County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tipton and Mount Joy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipton and Mount Joy.
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Start on the route
36 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
15 m · 8 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1916 ft · 55 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
1376 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 38
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Continue on Moscow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Moscow Road
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Continue on State Highway 38
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on Moscow Road
828 ft · 16 sec · Moscow Road
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Take the ramp left
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Brady Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Brady Street
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Take the exit slight right
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
1119 ft · 35 sec
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Turn sharp left onto 210th Street
1513 ft · 29 sec · 210th Street
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Continue on East 90th Street
579 ft · 18 sec · East 90th Street
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Turn right onto North Brady Street
1562 ft · 43 sec · North Brady Street
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Turn left
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 6 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 Tipton and Mount Joy.
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.
Moscow Road
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Tipton and Sunny near Mount Joy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tipton to Mount Joy?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Tipton and 20.1 miles from Mount Joy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tipton and Sunny near Mount Joy.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tipton and Mount Joy. Straight-line distance: 30.91 mi (49.75 km).
#1 Tipton
Town in Iowa
| Population | 3,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.7697400, -91.1279300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Joy
Mount Joy is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6150300, -90.5656900 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Joy (-90.56569, 41.61503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.85 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.74 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
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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