Fort Madison, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Fort Madison, IA is a local road trip base with 16 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 84-mile quick runs to 309-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Fort Madison, IA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
309.3 mi
Council Bluffs, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 28m
Iowa City, IA
Plan Around Fort Madison, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fort Madison, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fort Madison, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fort Madison, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Council Bluffs, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Ames, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Urbandale, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Ankeny, IA
Fort Madison, IA to West Des Moines, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Des Moines, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Cedar Falls, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Marshalltown, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Dubuque, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Indiana, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Marion, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Bettendorf, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Davenport, IA
Fort Madison, IA to Iowa City, IA
Driving from Fort Madison, IA
Expect an average of 163 miles and about 2h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Fort Madison, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 309 miles (4h 51m), while the shortest is just 84 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Fort Madison, IA most often head toward Council Bluffs, IA (309.3 mi, 4h 51m), Ames, IA (205.3 mi, 3h 17m), Urbandale, IA (185.2 mi, 3h 1m), Ankeny, IA (183.3 mi, 2h 59m), and West Des Moines, IA (181.3 mi, 3h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 163-mile trip from Fort Madison, IA, budget about $24 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 mapped routes leaving Fort Madison, IA and 2 routes heading into Fort Madison, IA, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 84 to 309 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fort Madison, IA covers 309 miles and takes approximately 4h 51m. Shorter options start at just 84 miles.
The average route from Fort Madison, IA runs about 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 163-mile trip from Fort Madison, IA costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Madison, IA include Council Bluffs, IA, Ames, IA, Urbandale, IA and Ankeny, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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