Origin
Iowa City, IA
Morning in Iowa City on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iowa City, IA to Springville, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Iowa City, IA
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Springville, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Midwest, the 31.8-mile journey from Iowa City to Springville is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 52 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. Expect to navigate primarily via Highway 1 Northeast, Springville Road, and State Highway 1. Since both towns are located within Iowa, you will remain comfortably within the same region for the duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 Northeast | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Springville Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 1 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| North Dodge Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Market Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Gilbert Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Governor Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 1 Northeast
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City, IA and Springville, IA.
1
Start on South Gilbert Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gilbert Street
2
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto IA 1
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Governor Street
4
Turn right onto IA 1
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dodge Street
5
Continue on IA 1
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 1 Northeast
6
Continue on IA 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
7
Continue on IA 1
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1 Northeast
8
Continue on IA 1
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 1
9
Enter roundabout onto IA 1
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 1
10
Continue on IA 1
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Highway 1
11
Continue on IA 1
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
1st Avenue South
12
Turn left onto 1st Street West
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
1st Street West
13
Turn right onto CR X20
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
8th Avenue North
14
Continue on CR X20
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Springville Road
15
Continue on CR X20
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
6th Street
16
Turn right onto CR X20
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
1st Avenue
17
Turn left onto CR X20
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broadway Street
18
Turn right onto John Street
202 ft
·
10 sec
·
John Street
19
Turn right onto Water Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Water Street
20
Arrive at destination
Water Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Iowa City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IA 1 / North Governor Street
Turn left onto IA 1 / North Governor Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
IA 1 / State Highway 1
Enter roundabout onto IA 1 / State Highway 1
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
1st Street West
Turn left onto 1st Street West
Navigation decision point
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CR X20 / 1st Avenue
Turn right onto CR X20 / 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Springville, IA
Morning in Springville on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Solon, IA
16 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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?
This 31.8-mile stretch offers a mixed driving experience, balancing 51% highway travel with local road transitions. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period on Highway 1 Northeast, which spans 10.7 miles of the total distance. As you transition from the highway toward Springville, the road dynamics shift, requiring you to adjust your pace accordingly. The route avoids the monotony of a purely interstate grind, providing a varied feel as you navigate the transition between the primary corridors and local roads. Overall, the drive is functional and direct, keeping you engaged as you move through the Iowa landscape.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Highway 1 Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Church Street.
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 52m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IA 1 / North Governor Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (IA 1 / State Highway 1): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Highway 1 Northeast. 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 0.5 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IA 1 / North Governor Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (IA 1 / State Highway 1): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springville, 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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