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Weekend Drives from Iowa City, IA

Routes

25

Avg Distance

125 mi

Avg Drive

2h 28m

Destinations

25

The best weekend drives from Iowa City, IA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 27 solid options across 27 destinations, with the typical route running about 120 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Iowa City, IA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Iowa City, IA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 27 mapped routes from Iowa City, IA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 27 unique destinations. Average distance is about 120 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Iowa City, IA → Belle Plaine, IA

46.3 mi 1h 11m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Davenport, IA

55.2 mi 1h 11m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Orange, IA

82.9 mi 1h 39m Score: 7/10

Iowa City, IA → Dyersville, IA

74.4 mi 1h 42m Score: 7/10

Iowa City, IA → Clinton, IA

87.5 mi 1h 46m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Cedar Falls, IA

90.3 mi 1h 47m Score: 7/10

Iowa City, IA → Marshalltown, IA

92.6 mi 1h 53m Score: 9/10

Iowa City, IA → Asbury, IA

84.8 mi 1h 57m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Pella, IA

96.7 mi 1h 57m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Altoona, IA

104.3 mi 1h 58m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Ames, IA

127.7 mi 2h 7m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Des Moines, IA

113.9 mi 2h 9m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Bellevue, IA

107.4 mi 2h 14m Score: 9/10

Iowa City, IA → Aplington, IA

115.9 mi 2h 20m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Indiana, IA

118.8 mi 2h 28m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Madrid, IA

136.3 mi 2h 38m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Mason City, IA

165 mi 2h 41m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Buffalo (historical), IA

152 mi 2h 58m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Cresco, IA

139.9 mi 3h 6m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Clarion, IA

172.8 mi 3h 27m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Fort Dodge, IA

178.3 mi 3h 31m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Belmond, IA

176.8 mi 3h 33m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Atlantic, IA

195.2 mi 3h 41m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Audubon, IA

201.5 mi 3h 48m Score: 8/10

Iowa City, IA → Avoca, IA

207 mi 3h 50m Score: 9/10

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