Distance from Ward, Iowa to Dakota, Illinois

Ward Dakota
Total Distance
270 mi
(434.5 km)
Travel Time
4 hours 35 minutes

The driving distance from Ward, Iowa to Dakota, Illinois is 270 mi (434.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 122.5 mi (197.1 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 35 minutes

We found 3 routes between Ward and Dakota.

Available Routes

Shortest
US-151 N
267.7 mi
430.8 km
4 hours 41 minutes
Fastest
I-80 E
270 mi
434.5 km
4 hours 35 minutes
US-34 E
274.3 mi
441.5 km
4 hours 43 minutes

Route Directions

Get on I-80 E in Poweshiek County from IA-137 N, US-63 N, IA-92 E and IA-21 N
69.9 mi
1 hr 20 min
Follow I-80 E and I-88 E to Lincoln Rd in Hopkins Township. Take exit 36 from I-88 E
145.2 mi
2 hr 6 min
Take W Science Ridge Rd, Freeport Rd, IL-26 N, W Winneshiek Rd and IL-75 E to S West St in Dakota
54.9 mi
1 hr 8 min

Route Directions

Take 188th Trl to US-34 E
3 mi
5 min
Follow US-34 E and US-218 N/Ave of the Saints to IA-92 E in Washington County. Take the IA-92 exit from US-218 N/Ave of the Saints
95.2 mi
1 hr 32 min
Get on US-61 N in Louisa County from IA-92 E
17.8 mi
19 min
Follow US-61 N, I-280 E and I-88 E to Galt Rd/Lincoln Hwy in Hopkins Township
105.1 mi
1 hr 39 min
Take W Science Ridge Rd, Freeport Rd, IL-26 N, W Winneshiek Rd and IL-75 E to S West St in Dakota
53.2 mi
1 hr 5 min

Route Directions

Take IA-137 N to US-63 N in Wapello County
18.7 mi
24 min
Continue on US-63 N to Mahaska County
9.4 mi
8 min
Get on I-80 E in Poweshiek County from IA-92 E and IA-21 N
41.7 mi
47 min
Follow I-80 E, I-380 N and US-151 N to WI-11 E/WI-35 S/Wisconsin Trunk Hwy 11 E in Jamestown. Take exit 1 from US-151 N/US-61 N
134.6 mi
2 hr 3 min
Continue on WI-11 E/Wisconsin Trunk Hwy 11 E. Take County Hwy W, N Stagecoach Trail, W Galena Rd and W Cedarville Rd to S West St in Dakota
63.2 mi
1 hr 17 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Ward, Iowa to Dakota, Illinois covers 267.7 miles (431 km) in a east direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 41 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (268-274 miles / 431-441 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During midday weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 58 mph (93 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Ward

Starting Point

Cedar, Iowa

282 mi to destination

1 mi
Sigourney, Iowa

Traveled 70 mi from origin

2 mi
Kalona, Iowa

211 mi to destination

2 mi
Downey, Iowa

Traveled 141 mi from origin

2 mi
Bennett, Iowa

141 mi to destination

2 mi
Welton, Iowa

Traveled 211 mi from origin

2 mi
Reeceville, Iowa

70 mi to destination

2 mi
Loran, Illinois

Traveled 282 mi from origin

1 mi
Dakota

Destination