How far is Wilton, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Wilton, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilton and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton and Iowa City.
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Start on Maurer Street
97 m · 20 sec · Maurer Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 6
2583 ft · 44 sec · United States Highway 6
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Continue on Rose Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rose Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 26 min
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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 Wilton 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.
Rose Avenue
Merge slight left
24 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilton and Mostly Sunny near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilton to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Wilton and 15.9 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilton and Mostly Sunny near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near West Branch
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 West Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 km).
#1 Wilton
City in Muscatine County, Iowa
| Population | 2,800 |
| Coordinates | 41.5889200, -91.0168200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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