Greene, IA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Greene, IA have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Greene, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

254.1 mi

Council Bluffs, IA

Quickest Drive

2h 5m

Cedar Rapids, IA

Plan Around Greene, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Greene, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Council Bluffs, IA to Greene, IA 254.1 mi · 4h 56m Davenport, IA to Greene, IA 181 mi · 3h 40m Indiana, IA to Greene, IA 137.2 mi · 3h 23m

Continue From Greene, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Greene, IA to West Des Moines, IA 131.3 mi · 2h 42m Greene, IA to Iowa City, IA 129.7 mi · 2h 41m Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA 101.1 mi · 2h 5m

Trips from Greene, IA

Greene, IA to West Des Moines, IA

131.3 mi 2h 42m

Greene, IA to Iowa City, IA

129.7 mi 2h 41m

Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

101.1 mi 2h 5m

Driving from Greene, IA

Expect an average of 121 miles and about 2h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Greene, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 131 miles (2h 42m), while the shortest is just 101 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Greene, IA are West Des Moines, IA (131.3 mi, 2h 42m), Iowa City, IA (129.7 mi, 2h 41m), and Cedar Rapids, IA (101.1 mi, 2h 5m). 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 121-mile trip from Greene, IA, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Greene, IA and 3 routes heading into Greene, IA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 101 to 131 miles.

The longest mapped route from Greene, IA covers 131 miles and takes approximately 2h 42m. Shorter options start at just 101 miles.

The average route from Greene, IA runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Greene, IA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Greene, IA include West Des Moines, IA, Iowa City, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.