Trip from Iowa City, IA to Dyersville, IA

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

74.4 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Iowa City, IA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Iowa City, IA to Dyersville, IA covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Church Street, North Governor Street, North Dodge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.30 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

37.2 miles from Iowa City, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 74.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Church 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 Iowa City, IA to Dyersville, IA is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Iowa City, IA to Dyersville, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Church Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Governor Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Dodge Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 1	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Market Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
1st Avenue South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 136	Unavailable	Refreshing
1st Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Church Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Gilbert Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Gilbert Street

Turn right onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Church Street

Turn left onto North Governor Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Governor Street

Turn right onto North Dodge Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Dodge Street

Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast

Continue on South Market Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast

Continue on State Highway 1

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1

131 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 1

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 1

Continue on 1st Avenue South

1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue South

Continue on State Highway 1

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 1

Take the ramp right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left

25 mi · 29 min

Take the exit slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Turn left onto State Highway 136

8.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 136

Continue on 1st Street South

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street South

Continue on State Highway 136

4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136

Continue on 9th Street Southeast

1.2 mi · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast

Continue on 11th Street Southeast

495 ft · 14 sec · 11th Street Southeast

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast

276 ft · 6 sec · 2nd Street Southeast

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 37.2 miles from Iowa City, IA, or about 51m 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 74.4 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 51m 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 26m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Iowa City, 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 Iowa City, IA

This is one driving day of about 74.4 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Iowa City, 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 37.2 mi from Iowa City, IA · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marion, IA

37 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

Rock Island, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marion, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Iowa City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dyersville, IA

The final approach into Dyersville, 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 Dyersville, 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

$11.30 one way

$22.60 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$12.46	$24.92
premium	$4.80	$14.05	$28.09
diesel	$5.64	$16.53	$33.06

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: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.3	$7.81	$3.57
Efficient EV	18.6	$6.51	$2.98
EV Truck/SUV	29.8	$10.42	$4.76

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Iowa City, IA

Afternoon in Iowa City on Sunday

Local time

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dyersville, IA

Afternoon in Dyersville on Sunday

Local time

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Marion, IA

37 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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 42m 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 Iowa City, IA to Dyersville, IA covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Church Street, North Governor Street, North Dodge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Iowa City, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.30 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 Iowa City, IA to Dyersville, IA is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Iowa City, IA to Dyersville, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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