Stuart, IA Road Trips
Stuart, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 109 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Stuart, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
160.6 mi
Cedar Rapids, IA
Quickest Drive
46m
Des Moines, IA
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Trips from Stuart, IA
Driving from Stuart, IA
On average, trips departing from Stuart, IA run 109 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 161 miles (3h 9m), while the shortest is just 40 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Stuart, IA are Cedar Rapids, IA (160.6 mi, 3h 9m), Sioux City, IA (160.1 mi, 2h 55m), Waterloo, IA (151.1 mi, 3h 8m), Council Bluffs, IA (89.8 mi, 1h 40m), and Indiana, IA (86.4 mi, 1h 43m). 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 109-mile trip from Stuart, IA, budget about $16 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 7 mapped routes leaving Stuart, IA and 0 routes heading into Stuart, IA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 40 to 161 miles.
The longest mapped route from Stuart, IA covers 161 miles and takes approximately 3h 9m. Shorter options start at just 40 miles.
The average route from Stuart, IA runs about 109 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 109-mile trip from Stuart, IA costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Stuart, IA include Cedar Rapids, IA, Sioux City, IA, Waterloo, IA and Council Bluffs, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Stuart, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,642
Median Income
$62,500
Median Home Value
$152,300
Median Age
40.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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