How far is Washington, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Washington, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Iowa, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Iowa City.
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Start on South Marion Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · South Marion Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
709 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
2057 ft · 43 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
590 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2676 ft · 59 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
3137 ft · 1 min · North 12th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway W61
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway W61
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Continue on Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
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Turn right onto County Road G36
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road G36
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Continue on 220th Street
701 ft · 18 sec · 220th Street
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Take the ramp left
1776 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
18.6 mi · 21 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Highway 218 South
1 km · 1 min · Old Highway 218 South
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2270 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto South Gilbert Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South 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 Washington and Iowa City.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington and 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 Washington to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Washington and 16.8 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 26.39 mi (42.47 km).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 41.2991800, -91.6929400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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