24/7 Towing & Roadside Help in Jesup, Iowa
Waterloo Roadside answers (319) 271-6565 24/7 for Jesup, on both sides of the Buchanan-Black Hawk line. Jesup tows begin at $117, and a jump start near the County V65 exits is $79 and up.
Jesup
- HoursSomeone answers every call, 24/7. The price and timing are agreed on the call first.
- PriceTowing from $117
- Jump start from $79
- Car lockout from $79
- Flat tire change from $95
- AreaJesup, Iowa
- WhereTell us the town, the road and the nearest exit, mile marker or cross street.
These from-prices are the starting point. Availability, time of day, distance, weather and vehicle type can each push the final price up. The call confirms that final price before help heads your way.

Key takeaways
- Towing in Jesup starts at $117, on both the Buchanan and Black Hawk sides of town.
- US-20 exit 245 and I-380 exit 55 are both signed for Jesup, on County V65.
- Jesup is about 19.3 miles from Waterloo by road, about 27 minutes of driving.
- From Jesup, tell us which highway you were on, the exit or mile marker, and your direction.
Jesup exits on US-20 and I-380
US-20 exit 245 (County V65) is signed for Jesup. On I-380, exit 55 sits on the Buchanan-Black Hawk county line, at mile 55.4, and it is signed for Jesup too. In town, give us the street and the nearest crossroad.
Jesup on the Buchanan-Black Hawk county line
Jesup straddles the county line. Of its roughly 2,541 people in the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate, about 2,343 live on the Buchanan County side and 198 on the Black Hawk side. The ZIP code for the whole town is 50648.
Jesup street crews and US-20 truck traffic
Jesup's Street Department says its crews can respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including for snow removal. A car that will not go is a call to us instead. Out on US-20 in Buchanan County, about 28% of the traffic is trucks. A car stopped on that shoulder should keep its hazards on and its people inside.
Waiting off US-20 at the Jesup exit
Iowa keeps its state rest areas on the interstates, so US-20 has none near Jesup. If the car still runs, come off at exit 245 and wait in town instead of on the highway.
Breakdowns on US-20 or I-380 near Jesup: what to tell us
On either highway near Jesup, a car stopped in a lane, a crash or anyone hurt means calling 911 first. If you are on the shoulder instead, call (319) 271-6565. Say which highway, the exit (245 on US-20, 55 on I-380) or the nearest mile marker, and which way you were driving. We tell you what it costs and how long it should take before anyone heads out to Jesup.
Distance from Jesup to Waterloo
Driving from Jesup to Waterloo is about 19.3 miles, or about 27 minutes, in an OpenStreetMap routing estimate between the Census Gazetteer points of the two cities.
Tow, jump start and flat tire prices in Jesup
A tow from Jesup starts at $117, a jump start at $79 and a flat tire change at $95. A tow into Waterloo covers those 19 miles or so, and the distance is part of the price you hear.
Questions
Who do I call for a tow in Jesup at night?
Call Waterloo Roadside at (319) 271-6565; we take Jesup calls right through the night. A tow starts at $117. Give the street, or exit 245 and which way you were headed on US-20. The full price comes on that call, and nobody heads to Jesup until you say yes.
Which exit do I give for Jesup, on US-20 or on I-380?
Give the exit on the highway you were driving: US-20 exit 245 or I-380 exit 55. Both are signed for Jesup, on County V65. Add the direction you were headed. With that, we can price a jump start near Jesup, from $79, on the same call.
How much is a tow from Jesup to a Waterloo shop?
Towing from Jesup to a Waterloo shop begins at $117. The trip is about 19.3 miles by road, and those miles are part of the price. The hour and the weather can add to it as well. We quote the whole Jesup trip on the call, and the choice is yours.
Can I get a flat tire changed in Jesup?
Yes. A flat tire change in Jesup, in town or on the US-20 shoulder, costs from $95. The technician mounts your spare so you can drive to a tire shop. If there is no usable spare, a replacement tire or a tow is quoted on the same call.