Monticello, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Monticello, IA is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 49-mile quick runs to 284-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Monticello, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
284.2 mi
Sioux City, IA
Quickest Drive
45m
Cedar Rapids, IA
Plan Around Monticello, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Monticello, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Monticello, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Monticello, IA
The typical drive from Monticello, IA covers about 141 miles and takes around 2h 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 284 miles (5h 42m), while the shortest is just 49 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Monticello, IA most often head toward Sioux City, IA (284.2 mi, 5h 42m), Urbandale, IA (157 mi, 3h 10m), Ames, IA (141.9 mi, 2h 51m), Waterloo, IA (74.3 mi, 1h 35m), and Iowa City, IA (48.5 mi, 1h 9m). 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 141-mile trip from Monticello, IA, budget about $21 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Monticello, IA and 3 routes heading into Monticello, IA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 49 to 284 miles.
The longest mapped route from Monticello, IA covers 284 miles and takes approximately 5h 42m. Shorter options start at just 49 miles.
The average route from Monticello, IA runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Monticello, IA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Monticello, IA include Sioux City, IA, Urbandale, IA, Ames, IA and Waterloo, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Monticello, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,055
Median Income
$67,788
Median Home Value
$160,500
Median Age
42.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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