Origin
Iowa City, IA
Late night in Iowa City on Sunday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iowa City, IA to Williamsburg, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Williamsburg, IA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Iowa City to Williamsburg is 28.5 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I 80, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a straightforward journey with minimal navigation challenges. This is a practical choice for a quick transfer or a brief scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| IA 149 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Dubuque Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| South Gilbert Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Kimball Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Welsh Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 23.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City, IA and Williamsburg, IA.
1
Start on South Gilbert Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gilbert Street
2
Turn slight left onto Kimball Road
477 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kimball Road
3
Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dubuque Street
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
5
Merge onto I 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 80
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward IA 149 South, CR B77 North: Williamsburg, Parnell
7
Turn left onto IA 149
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 149
8
Turn right onto West Welsh Street
399 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Welsh Street
9
Turn right onto Court Street
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Court Street
10
Arrive at destination
Court Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Dubuque Street
Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward IA 149 South, CR B77 North: Williamsburg, Parnell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 149 South, CR B77 North: Williamsburg...
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
West Welsh Street
Turn right onto West Welsh Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Williamsburg, IA
Late night in Williamsburg on Sunday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
36m 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 route is a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 90% share on major roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 23.6 miles on I 80, which forms the backbone of this journey. The drive begins with segments on North Dubuque Street and IA 149 before merging onto the interstate. Expect consistent highway speeds and a direct path for most of the 28.5 miles. It's a no-frills interstate experience designed for efficiency rather than winding country roads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and IA 149. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near North Dubuque Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (North Dubuque Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Iowa City, IA and Williamsburg, IA, road signs point toward Cr B77 North: Williamsburg and Parnell.
Cr B77 North: Williamsburg
26.1 mi in
|
~32m
Parnell
26.1 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.6 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 0.9 miles (North Dubuque Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williamsburg, 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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