Albuquerque to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

934.7 miles 1504.3 km · straight line
1097.2 miles actual route 1765.7 km · driving distance
20h 6min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Iowa City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Iowa City is 934.7 miles (1504.3 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1097.2 miles, taking about 20h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Iowa City in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Iowa City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Iowa City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 6min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 7min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~26h 8min $132–$384* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Iowa City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM