How far is Waukon, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Waukon, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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 Delaware County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukon and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukon and Iowa City.
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Start on Allamakee Street Northwest
15 m · 3 sec · Allamakee Street Northwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
17 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Avenue
101 m · 6 sec · Spring Avenue
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Continue on Rossville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rossville Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 76
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 76
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Turn slight right onto Volney Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Volney Road
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Continue on Falcon Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Falcon Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
20.9 mi · 29 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left onto Crystal Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · Crystal Road
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Turn left onto 398th Street
1683 ft · 1 min · 398th Street
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 3
2924 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
14.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Marion Road
25.8 mi · 32 min · Marion Road
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Mount Vernon
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Freeway
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Turn right onto Cedar River Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Cedar River Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Dodge Street
2.6 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 Waukon and Iowa City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Marion Road
Continue on Marion Road
25.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 Cloudy leaving Waukon and Sunny near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukon to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Waukon and 64.4 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waukon and Sunny near Iowa City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukon and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 111.16 mi (178.89 km).
#1 Waukon
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,600 |
| Coordinates | 43.2694200, -91.4757000 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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 |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 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 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
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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