How far is Villisca, IA from Jesup, IA?
The driving distance from Villisca, IA to Jesup, IA is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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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 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Villisca and Jesup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villisca and Jesup.
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Start on East 3rd Street
2595 ft · 54 sec · East 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South U Avenue
1924 ft · 58 sec · South U Avenue
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Turn left onto West High Street
99 m · 10 sec · West High Street
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Turn right
32.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto 650th Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · 650th Street
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Take the exit right
62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2428 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 42 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Turn left onto Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on 160th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Continue on County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Turn sharp right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 20 East: Waterloo
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
2151 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1998 ft · 42 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Villisca and Jesup.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
650th Street
Take the exit right
62 mi · 01h 07m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Villisca and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jesup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Villisca to Jesup?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Saylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.1 miles from Villisca and 120.4 miles from Jesup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.97 one way or $71.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Villisca and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jesup.
Stop Ideas Near Saylorville
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 Saylorville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Villisca and Jesup. Straight-line distance: 184.31 mi (296.62 km).
#1 Villisca
City in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,143 |
| Coordinates | 40.9297100, -94.9760900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jesup
City in the United States
| Population | 2,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.4755400, -92.0637900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jesup (-92.06379, 42.47554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $4.24 | $35.97 | $71.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $38.31 | $76.61 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $43.79 | $87.58 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $51.18 | $102.36 |
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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