Fairfield, IA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Fairfield, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 168 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Fairfield, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
312.2 mi
Sioux City, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 29m
Iowa City, IA
Plan Around Fairfield, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fairfield, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fairfield, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fairfield, IA
Driving from Fairfield, IA
On average, trips departing from Fairfield, IA run 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 15m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (5h 52m), while the shortest is just 71 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Fairfield, IA are Sioux City, IA (312.2 mi, 5h 52m), Ankeny, IA (119.9 mi, 2h 25m), and Iowa City, IA (71.2 mi, 1h 29m). 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 168-mile trip from Fairfield, IA, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Fairfield, IA and 2 routes heading into Fairfield, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 71 to 312 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fairfield, IA covers 312 miles and takes approximately 5h 52m. Shorter options start at just 71 miles.
The average route from Fairfield, IA runs about 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 168-mile trip from Fairfield, IA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fairfield, IA include Sioux City, IA, Ankeny, IA and Iowa City, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fairfield, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,438
Median Income
$48,302
Median Home Value
$152,900
Median Age
40.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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