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Distance from Le Claire to Nichols

Driving Distance
61.8 mi 99.5 km
Flying Distance
50.5 mi 81.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Le Claire, Iowa to Nichols, Iowa is 61.8 mi (99.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 50.5 mi (81.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 3 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a west direction. Average speeds around 55 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Le Claire
Place Le Claire
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 41.597506
Longitude -90.346222
GPS 41.597506° N, 90.346222° W
Local Time 3:17 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Nichols
Place Nichols
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 41.481135
Longitude -91.307658
GPS 41.481135° N, 91.307658° W
Local Time 3:17 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Le Claire, Iowa to Nichols, Iowa covers 61.8 mi (99.5 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 3 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (61.3-70.2 miles / 99-113 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 55 mph (89 km/h).

Available Routes

I-80 W
61.8 mi 1 hour 3 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-280 W and US-61
70.2 mi 1 hour 12 minutes
I-80 W and US-61 S
61.3 mi 1 hour 4 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.