Wilton, IA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Wilton, IA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 78 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Wilton, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
156.7 mi
Ames, IA
Quickest Drive
41m
Iowa City, IA
Plan Around Wilton, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Wilton, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wilton, IA
Driving from Wilton, IA
The typical drive from Wilton, IA covers about 78 miles and takes around 1h 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 157 miles (3h 5m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Wilton, IA most often head toward Ames, IA (156.7 mi, 3h 5m), Waterloo, IA (110.8 mi, 2h 8m), Cedar Rapids, IA (60 mi, 1h 12m), Iowa City, IA (31.8 mi, 41m), and Davenport, IA (29.1 mi, 44m). 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 78-mile trip from Wilton, IA, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Wilton, IA and 1 routes heading into Wilton, IA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 157 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wilton, IA covers 157 miles and takes approximately 3h 5m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.
The average route from Wilton, IA runs about 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 78-mile trip from Wilton, IA costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wilton, IA include Ames, IA, Waterloo, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA and Iowa City, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wilton, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,943
Median Income
$71,898
Median Home Value
$162,000
Median Age
42.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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