Denison, IA Road Trips
Denison, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 205-mile quick runs to 220-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Denison, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
219.6 mi
Iowa City, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 45m
Sioux City, IA
Plan Around Denison, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Denison, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Denison, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Denison, IA
Driving from Denison, IA
Expect an average of 212 miles and about 4h 27m behind the wheel when leaving Denison, IA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 220 miles (4h 31m), while the shortest is just 205 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Denison, IA most often head toward Iowa City, IA (219.6 mi, 4h 31m) and Linn County, IA (205.1 mi, 4h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.91 per gallon. For the typical 212-mile trip from Denison, IA, budget about $32 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Denison, IA and 3 routes heading into Denison, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 205 to 220 miles.
The longest mapped route from Denison, IA covers 220 miles and takes approximately 4h 31m. Shorter options start at just 205 miles.
The average route from Denison, IA runs about 212 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.91/gallon for regular), the average 212-mile trip from Denison, IA costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Denison, IA include Iowa City, IA and Linn County, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Denison, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,247
Median Income
$63,850
Median Home Value
$137,600
Median Age
34.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Denison, IA
A sampling of people born in Denison, IA.
Donna Reed
1921–1986
American film and television actress
James E. Hansen
1941
American physicist
Jim Garrison
1921–1992
American district attorney (1921–1992)
Chuck Darling
1930–2021
American basketball player (1930–2021)
Clarence Chamberlin
1893–1976
American aviator (1893-1976)
Brandon Scherff
1991
American football player (born 1991)
Shane Ray
1993
American gridiron football player (born 1993)
Louise Carter
1875–1957
American actress (1875-1957)
Hans F. Koenekamp
1891–1992
American special effects artist (1891–1992)
City data from Wikidata (Q986171), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Denison, IA
Denison is a city in Western Iowa.
1 Donna Reed Center for the Performing Arts, 1305 Broadway (at Main), ☏ +1 712 263-3334. Houses the Donna Reed Theatre and the Donna Reed Iowa Heritage Museum.
1 Denison Municipal Airport (DNS IATA). General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service. (updated Aug 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Denison on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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