How far is Walcott, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Walcott, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walcott and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walcott and Iowa City.
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Start on Downey Street
16 m · 4 sec · Downey Street
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Turn right onto Bryant Street
705 ft · 33 sec · Bryant Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 200th Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street
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Turn right onto 60th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue
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Continue on North Plainview Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Plainview Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
37.4 mi · 40 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
1592 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Dodge Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dodge Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1200 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Gilbert Street
2492 ft · 2 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 Walcott and Iowa City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
37.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walcott and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walcott to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Atalissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Walcott and 21.8 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walcott and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Atalissa
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 Atalissa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walcott and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 km).
#1 Walcott
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 41.5847500, -90.7720900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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