Trip from Lisbon, IA to Iowa City, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

22.8 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 32m

8 AM

0h 37m

10 AM

0h 34m

12 PM

0h 33m

3 PM

0h 34m

5 PM

0h 37m

8 PM

0h 30m

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 Lisbon, IA to Iowa City, IA covers 22.8 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 West Kirkwood Boulevard, Lincoln Highway, Highway 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 22.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Kirkwood Boulevard 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lisbon, IA to Iowa City, 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 Lisbon, IA to Iowa City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Kirkwood Boulevard	—	—
Lincoln Highway	—	—
Highway 1	—	—
North Market Street	—	—
North Dodge Street	—	—
Church Street	—	—
North Gilbert Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Kirkwood Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Washington Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Washington Street

2

Turn right onto West Kirkwood Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Kirkwood Boulevard

3

Continue on Lincoln Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 1

207 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 1

5

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1

6

Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast

7

Continue on North Market Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

8

Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast

9

Continue on North Dodge Street

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dodge Street

10

Turn right onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Church Street

11

Turn left onto North Gilbert Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Gilbert Street

12

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.56 one way

$7.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.91	$7.83
premium	$4.89	$4.39	$8.78
diesel	$5.61	$5.03	$10.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.39	$1.09
Efficient EV	5.7	$1.99	$0.91
EV Truck/SUV	9.1	$3.19	$1.46

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lisbon, IA

Morning in Lisbon on Thursday

Local time

11:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Iowa City, IA

Morning in Iowa City on Thursday

Local time

11:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

23 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

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 Lisbon, IA to Iowa City, IA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Kirkwood Boulevard, Lincoln Highway, Highway 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Lisbon, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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 Lisbon, IA to Iowa City, 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 Lisbon, IA to Iowa City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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