Traveling from Camanche to Iowa City covers 84.6 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $13 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating through the Midwest, you will rely on local roads rather than major interstates, moving from the Mississippi River area toward the interior of Iowa. It is a straightforward, manageable drive that prioritizes local connectivity over highway speed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Camanche, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
54.6 mi
59m
240th Avenue
6.1 mi
8m
East Highway 67
4.7 mi
6m
Bluff Road
4 mi
5m
US 67
3.9 mi
5m
North Dodge Street
2.1 mi
4m
Wells Ferry Road
1.4 mi
2m
Indiana Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 54.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camanche, IA and Iowa City, IA.
1
Start on South Washington Boulevard
0.2 mi·26 sec·South Washington Boulevard
2
Turn right onto 9th Avenue
325 ft·14 sec·9th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 9th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·9th Street
4
Turn left onto US 67
4.7 mi·6 min·East Highway 67
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
3.9 mi·5 min·US 67
6
Turn right onto CR F33
4.0 mi·5 min·Bluff Road
7
Turn left onto CR Z30
6.1 mi·8 min·240th Avenue
8
Continue on CR Z30
1.4 mi·2 min·Wells Ferry Road
9
Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·Indiana Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto Middle Road
0.4 mi·53 sec·Middle Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
12
Merge onto I 80
55 mi·59 min·I 80
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
14
Turn left onto IA 1
2.1 mi·4 min·North Dodge Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Church Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Church Street
16
Turn left onto North Gilbert Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Gilbert Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Gilbert Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You will not need to plan for major stops, as the entire 84.6-mile distance is easily completed in one go. Keep in mind that because you are sticking to local roads, travel times can be sensitive to local traffic patterns or construction; check your navigation app before pulling out of the driveway. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert at intersections, as the frequent turns require you to be diligent about following your GPS directions closely. With no mandatory stops required, you can focus on a direct arrival at your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from Camanche, IA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Iowa City, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camanche, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camanche, IA
This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Camanche, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 23.2
Hampton, Illinois
Hours: 10 am–1 pm
+13097553077
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|9th Avenue
Turn right onto 9th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip|~10m in|US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.9 mi into trip|~15m in|CR F33 / Bluff Road
Turn right onto CR F33 / Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip|~21m in|CR Z30 / 240th Avenue
Turn left onto CR Z30 / 240th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.68 one way
$25.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.92
$27.84
premium
$4.89
$15.61
$31.21
diesel
$5.61
$17.91
$35.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.52
$3.89
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.10
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.35
$5.19
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Camanche, IA
Night
in Camanche on Saturday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Iowa City, IA
Night
in Iowa City on Saturday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your journey relies on navigating 9th Avenue, 9th Street, and Highway 67, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the longest stretch on any single road—such as 9th Avenue—is 0 miles, you will find yourself frequently transitioning between segments. This creates a distinct, hands-on driving experience that demands constant engagement with the local road network. Prepare for a trip defined by its technical, turn-by-turn nature rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and 240th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 9th Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.9 miles (CR F33 / Bluff Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
777 ft596 ft
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
252 ft
Highest Point
777 ft
~40.6 mi in
Elevation Range
181 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.9 miles (CR F33 / Bluff Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Iowa City, IA before heading back.
