Kalona, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Kalona, IA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 96 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Kalona, IA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
247.2 mi
Council Bluffs, IA
Quickest Drive
29m
Iowa City, IA
Plan Around Kalona, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Kalona, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Kalona, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kalona, IA
Driving from Kalona, IA
Expect an average of 96 miles and about 1h 54m behind the wheel when leaving Kalona, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 96 miles (1h 54m), while the shortest is just 96 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Kalona, IA include Waterloo, IA (96.1 mi, 1h 54m). 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 96-mile trip from Kalona, IA, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Kalona, IA and 4 routes heading into Kalona, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 96 to 96 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kalona, IA covers 96 miles and takes approximately 1h 54m. Shorter options start at just 96 miles.
The average route from Kalona, IA runs about 96 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 96-mile trip from Kalona, IA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kalona, IA include Waterloo, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Kalona, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,679
Median Income
$72,766
Median Home Value
$221,300
Median Age
41.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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