Trip from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA

Drive Time

38m

Distance

29.7 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Mississippi Street, East Mayne Street, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.51 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14.9 miles from Blue Grass, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 29.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Mississippi Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Mississippi Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Mayne Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 67	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Cody Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jones Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Mississippi Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Grass, IA and Le Claire, IA.

1

Start on West Garonne Street

69 ft · 8 sec · West Garonne Street

2

Turn left onto South Mississippi Street

131 ft · 7 sec · South Mississippi Street

3

Turn right onto East Mayne Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Mayne Street

4

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 39 sec

5

Merge slight left

4.1 mi · 4 min

6

Turn left

6.2 mi · 7 min

7

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 61 North: Chicago

16 mi · 19 min · I 80 East, US 61 North: Chicago

8

Take the exit slight right toward US 67: LeClaire, Bettendorf

0.5 mi · 55 sec · US 67: LeClaire, Bettendorf

9

Turn left onto South Cody Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cody Road

10

Turn right onto Jones Street

46 ft · 2 sec · Jones Street

11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 14.9 miles from Blue Grass, IA, or about 19m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 29.7 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.9 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Le Claire, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Blue Grass, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Blue Grass, IA

This is one driving day of about 29.7 miles and 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blue Grass, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.9 mi from Blue Grass, IA · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peoria, IL

15 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Peoria, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peoria, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Blue Grass, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Le Claire, IA

The final approach into Le Claire, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Le Claire, IA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.51 one way

$9.02 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$4.97	$9.95
premium	$4.80	$5.61	$11.21
diesel	$5.64	$6.60	$13.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.9	$3.12	$1.43
Efficient EV	7.4	$2.60	$1.19
EV Truck/SUV	11.9	$4.16	$1.90

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Blue Grass, IA

Afternoon in Blue Grass on Sunday

Local time

3:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Le Claire, IA

Afternoon in Le Claire on Sunday

Local time

3:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

55°F

Peoria, IL

15 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Mississippi Street, East Mayne Street, I 80 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Blue Grass, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Blue Grass, IA to Le Claire, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.