Altoona, IA Road Trips
Altoona, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 16 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 84 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Altoona, IA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
18
Longest Drive
180 mi
Dubuque, IA
Quickest Drive
16m
Des Moines, IA
Plan Around Altoona, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Altoona, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Altoona, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Altoona, IA
Altoona, IA to Dubuque, IA
Altoona, IA to Bettendorf, IA
Altoona, IA to Davenport, IA
Altoona, IA to Council Bluffs, IA
Altoona, IA to Marion, IA
Altoona, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Altoona, IA to Iowa City, IA
Altoona, IA to Waterloo, IA
Altoona, IA to Cedar Falls, IA
Altoona, IA to Indiana, IA
Altoona, IA to Marshalltown, IA
Altoona, IA to Ames, IA
Altoona, IA to West Des Moines, IA
Altoona, IA to Urbandale, IA
Altoona, IA to Ankeny, IA
Altoona, IA to Des Moines, IA
Driving from Altoona, IA
Expect an average of 84 miles and about 1h 39m behind the wheel when leaving Altoona, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 180 miles (3h 35m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Altoona, IA most often head toward Dubuque, IA (180 mi, 3h 35m), Bettendorf, IA (160.7 mi, 2h 57m), Davenport, IA (156.6 mi, 2h 58m), Council Bluffs, IA (139.6 mi, 2h 38m), and Marion, IA (113 mi, 1h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 84-mile trip from Altoona, IA, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 mapped routes leaving Altoona, IA and 2 routes heading into Altoona, IA, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 180 miles.
The longest mapped route from Altoona, IA covers 180 miles and takes approximately 3h 35m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Altoona, IA runs about 84 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 84-mile trip from Altoona, IA costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Altoona, IA include Dubuque, IA, Bettendorf, IA, Davenport, IA and Council Bluffs, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Altoona, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,592
Median Income
$87,123
Median Home Value
$257,300
Median Age
35.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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