Iowa Valley Scenic Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

The Iowa Valley Scenic Byway takes travelers through three counties in east central Iowa.

Driving the Byway

  • The byway begins at Tama County Road T-47 off U.S. 30 several miles east of Le Grand.
  • Once the route reaches the community of Montour, take County Road E-49.
  • E-49 leads to Tama where the route continues on E-64.
  • After the community of Haven, the route will run on County Road V-18 until the community of Chelsea.
  • From Chelsea, follow E-66 to the community of Belle Plaine.
  • At Belle Blaine, take SR-21.
  • Continue on SR-21 until an intersection with SR-212.
  • At the community of Marengo, take V-66.
  • From V-66, turn onto F-15.
  • F-15 will lead travelers to the Amana Colonies, the first being West Amana.
  • Continue through High Amana, Middle Amana, and Amana on SR 220.
  • At Amana, take Highway 151 south to Homestead.
  • At Homestead, follow Highway 6 past South Amana and back to Marengo where the byway ends.