Trip from Dyersville, IA to Iowa City, IA

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

69.2 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 18m ★

6 AM

1h 25m

8 AM

1h 38m

10 AM

1h 29m

12 PM

1h 28m

3 PM

1h 30m

5 PM

1h 37m

8 PM

1h 21m

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

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Iowa City, IA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Dyersville, IA to Iowa City, IA covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 2nd Avenue Southeast, 11th Street Southeast, 9th Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.51 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

34.6 miles from Dyersville, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 69.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

2nd Avenue Southeast 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 Dyersville, IA to Iowa City, IA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Dyersville, IA to Iowa City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
2nd Avenue Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
11th Street Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
9th Street Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 136	Unavailable	Refreshing
1st Street North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 1	Unavailable	Refreshing
1st Avenue North	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Market Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: 2nd Avenue Southeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dyersville, IA and Iowa City, IA.

Start on 2nd Street Southeast

276 ft · 11 sec · 2nd Street Southeast

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto 11th Street Southeast

495 ft · 8 sec · 11th Street Southeast

Continue on 9th Street Southeast

1.2 mi · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast

Continue on State Highway 136

4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136

Continue on 1st Street North

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street North

Continue on State Highway 136

8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 136

Take the ramp right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left

25 mi · 28 min

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn left onto State Highway 1

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 1

Continue on 1st Avenue North

1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

Continue on State Highway 1

0.1 mi · 20 sec · State Highway 1

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1

121 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 1

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1

Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast

Continue on North Market Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast

Continue on North Dodge Street

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dodge Street

Turn right onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Church Street

Turn left onto North Gilbert Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Gilbert Street

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 34.6 miles from Dyersville, IA, or about 42m 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 69.2 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.6 miles or 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Dyersville, IA

This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dyersville, 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 34.6 mi from Dyersville, IA · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marion, IA

35 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.

Popular next leg

Marion, IA to Iowa City, IA

33.5 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Cedar Rapids, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marion, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Dyersville, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Iowa City, IA

The final approach into Iowa City, 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 Iowa City, 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

$10.51 one way

$21.02 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$11.59	$23.17
premium	$4.80	$13.06	$26.13
diesel	$5.64	$15.37	$30.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.8	$7.27	$3.32
Efficient EV	17.3	$6.06	$2.77
EV Truck/SUV	27.7	$9.69	$4.43

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Dyersville, IA

Afternoon in Dyersville on Sunday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Iowa City, IA

Afternoon in Iowa City on Sunday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Marion, IA

35 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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 24m 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 Dyersville, IA to Iowa City, IA covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 2nd Avenue Southeast, 11th Street Southeast, 9th Street Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Dyersville, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.51 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 Dyersville, IA to Iowa City, IA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Dyersville, IA to Iowa City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Dyersville, IA to Iowa City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.