How far is Winfield, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Winfield, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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 Washington 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 Winfield and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Iowa City.
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Start on the route
655 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto South Locust Street
781 ft · 16 sec · South Locust Street
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Keep slight right
880 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 78
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 78
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Turn right onto Avenue of the Saints
34.4 mi · 40 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 Highway 6 East
2270 ft · 1 min · Highway 6 East
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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 Winfield 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
Turn right onto Avenue of the Saints
34.4 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 leaving Winfield 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 Winfield to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 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?
Ainsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Winfield and 22.2 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winfield and Mostly Sunny near Iowa City.
Stop Ideas Near Ainsworth
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 Ainsworth.
Mount Pleasant
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 37.46 mi (60.29 km).
#1 Winfield
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 41.1230800, -91.4412700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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