Creston, IA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Creston, IA have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 23-mile quick runs to 269-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Creston, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

269 mi

Dubuque, IA

Quickest Drive

34m

Lorimor, IA

Plan Around Creston, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Creston, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bettendorf, IA to Creston, IA 250.6 mi · 4h 47m Cedar Rapids, IA to Creston, IA 200.3 mi · 4h 1m Indiana, IA to Creston, IA 80.4 mi · 1h 59m

Continue From Creston, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Creston, IA to Dubuque, IA 269 mi · 5h 23m Creston, IA to Lorimor, IA 23.3 mi · 34m

Trips from Creston, IA

Creston, IA to Dubuque, IA

269 mi 5h 23m

Creston, IA to Lorimor, IA

23.3 mi 34m

Driving from Creston, IA

The typical drive from Creston, IA covers about 146 miles and takes around 2h 58m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 269 miles (5h 23m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Creston, IA are Dubuque, IA (269 mi, 5h 23m) and Lorimor, IA (23.3 mi, 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.87 per gallon. For the typical 146-mile trip from Creston, IA, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Creston, IA and 3 routes heading into Creston, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 269 miles.

The longest mapped route from Creston, IA covers 269 miles and takes approximately 5h 23m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.

The average route from Creston, IA runs about 146 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.87/gallon for regular), the average 146-mile trip from Creston, IA costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Creston, IA include Dubuque, IA and Lorimor, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.