How far is West Burlington, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from West Burlington, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 01h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Burlington and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Burlington and Iowa City.
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Start on East Wheeler Street
7 m · 3 sec · East Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
111 m · 18 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Mount Pleasant Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left
1411 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218, IA 27 North: Iowa City, Fairfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.8 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
44.2 mi · 51 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 West Burlington 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.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
44.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Burlington 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 West Burlington to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Olds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from West Burlington and 37.7 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Burlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Olds
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 Olds.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Burlington and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 60.94 mi (98.08 km).
#1 West Burlington
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.8250400, -91.1565400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
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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