Independence, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Independence, IA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 112 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Independence, IA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
141.3 mi
Ankeny, IA
Quickest Drive
48m
Cedar Rapids, IA
Plan Around Independence, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Independence, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Independence, IA
Expect an average of 112 miles and about 2h 13m behind the wheel when leaving Independence, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 141 miles (2h 43m), while the shortest is just 68 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Independence, IA most often head toward Ankeny, IA (141.3 mi, 2h 43m), Ames, IA (121.2 mi, 2h 21m), Davenport, IA (119 mi, 2h 25m), and Dubuque, IA (67.8 mi, 1h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 112-mile trip from Independence, IA, budget about $17 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 4 mapped routes leaving Independence, IA and 1 routes heading into Independence, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 68 to 141 miles.
The longest mapped route from Independence, IA covers 141 miles and takes approximately 2h 43m. Shorter options start at just 68 miles.
The average route from Independence, IA runs about 112 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 112-mile trip from Independence, IA costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Independence, IA include Ankeny, IA, Ames, IA, Davenport, IA and Dubuque, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Independence, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,149
Median Income
$72,250
Median Home Value
$156,900
Median Age
41.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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