Origin
Le Claire, IA
Afternoon in Le Claire on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Le Claire, IA to Blue Grass, IA
Drive Time
31m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Le Claire, IA
Ulrick Trappschuh
Blue Grass, IA
Anna Romanova
Trip Overview
The drive from Le Claire, IA to Blue Grass, IA covers 29.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cody Road, I 280 East, US 61 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 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
14.8 miles from Le Claire, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 29.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cody Road 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 Le Claire, IA to Blue Grass, IA is easy. At 31m 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 Le Claire, IA to Blue Grass, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cody Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 280 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West River Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 140th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Mayne Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Mississippi Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Garonne Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Cody Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Claire, IA and Blue Grass, IA.
1
Start on Jones Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jones Street
2
Turn left onto North Cody Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cody Road
3
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: West River Drive, Muscatine
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 61 South: West River Drive, Muscatine
7
Turn right onto West River Drive
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
West River Drive
8
Continue on 140th Street
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
140th Street
9
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
10
Turn left onto East Mayne Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mayne Street
11
Turn left onto South Mississippi Street
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Mississippi Street
12
Turn right onto West Garonne Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Garonne Street
13
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 14.8 miles from Le Claire, IA, or about 15m 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 29.5 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.8 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Grass, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Le Claire, 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 Le Claire, IA
This is one driving day of about 29.5 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Le Claire, 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 14.8 mi from Le Claire, IA · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from Le Claire, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blue Grass, IA
The final approach into Blue Grass, 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 Blue Grass, 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
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
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.
Destination
Blue Grass, IA
Afternoon in Blue Grass on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31m 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 Le Claire, IA to Blue Grass, IA covers 29.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cody Road, I 280 East, US 61 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Le Claire, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 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 Le Claire, IA to Blue Grass, IA is easy. At 31m 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 Le Claire, IA to Blue Grass, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Le Claire, IA to Blue Grass, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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