Origin
De Witt, IA
Late night in De Witt on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Witt, IA to Iowa City, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Witt, IA
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Iowa City, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from De Witt to Iowa City, you are looking at a straightforward 69.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, meaning you don't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra time to explore. Budgeting roughly $10 for fuel will comfortably cover your trip through this section of the Midwest. The route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, keeping the pace consistent and manageable. It is a practical connection between these two Iowa towns, offering a direct path for travelers who prefer local roads over highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 62.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| North Dodge Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| US 30 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Gilbert Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Gilbert Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 62.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt, IA and Iowa City, IA.
1
Start on 8th Street
215 ft
·
12 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto US 30
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
5
Merge onto US 61
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 61
6
Take the exit onto US 61
49 mi
·
53 min
·
US 61
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
8
Turn left onto IA 1
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dodge Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
10
Turn left onto North Gilbert Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gilbert Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Gilbert Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from De Witt, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 61 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
6th Avenue
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
4
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
IA 1 / North Dodge Street
Turn left onto IA 1 / North Dodge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
North Gilbert Street
Turn left onto North Gilbert Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.82 one way
$21.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Iowa City, IA
Late night in Iowa City on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Wilton, IA
35 mi in
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
24 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 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate via 6th Avenue, IA 1, and North Dodge Street, which means you won't encounter the monotony of a long interstate stretch. In fact, there is 0% highway share on this route, so you can anticipate a more personal, winding experience rather than a high-speed cruise. With no single stretch on 6th Avenue exceeding 0 miles of uninterrupted driving, the route requires your full attention as you transition between roads. This is a hands-on driving experience that changes character as you navigate the turns through the Iowa landscape.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.9 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and North Dodge Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.4 miles (IA 1 / North Dodge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.9 miles on US 61. 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: near the start (6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.4 miles (IA 1 / North Dodge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Iowa City, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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