Origin
Iowa City, IA
Afternoon in Iowa City on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iowa City, IA to West Liberty, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Iowa City, IA
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West Liberty, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Iowa City, IA to West Liberty, IA covers 17.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Highway 6 Southeast, Highway 6 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Highway 6 Southeast | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Highway 6 East | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Gilbert Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Columbus Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 7.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City, IA and West Liberty, IA.
1
Start on South Gilbert Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gilbert Street
2
Turn left onto US 6
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 6 East
3
Continue on US 6
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6 Southeast
4
Continue on US 6
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Columbus Street
6
Turn right onto CR F62
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 3rd Street
7
Arrive at destination
CR F62
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR F62 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto CR F62 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
West Liberty, IA
Afternoon in West Liberty on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
17.6 mi in 27m — 44% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in near CR F62 / East 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Iowa City, IA to West Liberty, IA is easy. At 27m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 17.4 miles (CR F62 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 17.4 miles (CR F62 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Liberty, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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