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Fall Road Trips in Iowa

Routes

30

Avg Distance

335 mi

Avg Drive

6h 31m

Destinations

12

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Iowa. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 335 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Iowa routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Iowa that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 335 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Akron, IA → Davenport, IA

394.2 mi 7h 26m Score: 8/10

George, IA → Davenport, IA

381.1 mi 7h 46m Score: 8/10

Osceola County, IA → Bettendorf, IA

369.9 mi 7h 25m Score: 8/10

Sioux City, IA → Eldridge, IA

368.2 mi 6h 45m Score: 8/10

Osceola County, IA → Davenport, IA

365.7 mi 7h 25m Score: 8/10

Davenport, IA → Sioux City, IA

363.9 mi 6h 43m Score: 8/10

Blue Grass, IA → Sioux City, IA

358.4 mi 6h 36m Score: 8/10

Davenport, IA → Arnolds Park, IA

342.2 mi 6h 55m Score: 9/10

Rock Valley, IA → Dubuque, IA

340.6 mi 7h 2m Score: 9/10

Iowa City, IA → Akron, IA

340.4 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10

Davenport, IA → Sidney, IA

335.4 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10

Mount Pleasant, IA → Sioux City, IA

335.3 mi 6h 18m Score: 8/10

Winfield, IA → Sioux City, IA

332.2 mi 6h 30m Score: 8/10

Onawa, IA → Davenport, IA

331.3 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10

Bettendorf, IA → Spencer, IA

330.4 mi 6h 32m Score: 10/10

Sioux Center, IA → Dubuque, IA

329.6 mi 6h 41m Score: 10/10

George, IA → Iowa City, IA

328.5 mi 6h 45m Score: 8/10

Clinton, IA → Council Bluffs, IA

326 mi 6h 4m Score: 8/10

Osceola County, IA → Dubuque, IA

322.6 mi 6h 37m Score: 9/10

Bellevue, IA → Sioux City, IA

322.5 mi 6h 28m Score: 10/10

Hull, IA → Iowa City, IA

321.8 mi 6h 34m Score: 8/10

Sheldon, IA → Dubuque, IA

319.7 mi 6h 30m Score: 10/10

Orange City, IA → Dubuque, IA

318.5 mi 6h 24m Score: 10/10

Council Bluffs, IA → Dubuque, IA

318.1 mi 6h 9m Score: 10/10

Postville, IA → Council Bluffs, IA

313.6 mi 6h 26m Score: 9/10

Iowa City, IA → Osceola County, IA

313.1 mi 6h 24m Score: 8/10

Sioux City, IA → Iowa City, IA

313.1 mi 5h 46m Score: 8/10

Fairfield, IA → Sioux City, IA

312.2 mi 5h 52m Score: 8/10

Fort Madison, IA → Council Bluffs, IA

309.3 mi 4h 51m Score: 8/10

Tiffin, IA → Sioux City, IA

304.2 mi 5h 33m Score: 8/10

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