Distance from Ward, Iowa to Forest Beach, Michigan

Ward Forest Beach
Total Distance
681.5 mi
(1096.7 km)
Travel Time
10 hours 52 minutes

The driving distance from Ward, Iowa to Forest Beach, Michigan is 681.5 mi (1096.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 310 mi (499 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 10 hours 52 minutes

This route includes Toll roads along the way.

We found 3 routes between Ward and Forest Beach.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-80 E
679.3 mi
1093.3 km
10 hours 41 minutes
Tolls
I-80 E and US-131 N
681.5 mi
1096.7 km
10 hours 52 minutes
Tolls
I-88 E
700.6 mi
1127.6 km
10 hours 52 minutes

Route Directions

Get on I-280 E in Davenport from US-34 E, US-218 N/Ave of the Saints, IA-92 E and US-61 N
155.2 mi
2 hr 39 min
Take I-80 E, I-94 E and I-196 N to US-131 N in Fife Lake Township
450.4 mi
6 hr 40 min
Continue on US-131 N. Drive to M-119 N/S Lake Shore Dr in West Traverse Township
75.8 mi
1 hr 32 min

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
Continue on I-80 E. Take I-88 E, I-94 E and I-196 N to US-131 N in Fife Lake Township
554.9 mi
7 hr 59 min
Continue on US-131 N. Drive to M-119 N/S Lake Shore Dr in West Traverse Township
75.8 mi
1 hr 32 min

Route Directions

Get on I-280 E in Davenport from US-34 E, US-218 N/Ave of the Saints, IA-92 E and US-61 N
155.2 mi
2 hr 39 min
Take I-80 E, I-94 E and I-196 N to US-131 N in Fife Lake Township
448.3 mi
6 hr 29 min
Continue on US-131 N. Drive to M-119 N/S Lake Shore Dr in West Traverse Township
75.8 mi
1 hr 32 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Ward, Iowa to Forest Beach, Michigan covers 679.3 miles (1093 km) in a northeast direction. This fast highway, long-distance route typically takes 10 hours 41 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (679-701 miles / 1093-1128 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features toll sections, coastal roads. During morning weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 66 mph (106 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Ward

Starting Point

North English, Iowa

714 mi to destination

2 mi
Olin, Iowa

Traveled 178 mi from origin

1 mi
Scales Mound Township, Illinois

535 mi to destination

1 mi
Lakeview, Wisconsin

Traveled 357 mi from origin

1 mi
Mayville, Wisconsin

357 mi to destination

1 mi
Northeim, Wisconsin

Traveled 535 mi from origin

2 mi
Bar Lake, Michigan

178 mi to destination

16 mi
Cleveland Township, Michigan

Traveled 714 mi from origin

1 mi
Forest Beach

Destination