Baltimore to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

799.9 miles 1287.3 km · straight line
910.3 miles actual route 1465 km · driving distance
16h 58min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Iowa City?

The distance from Baltimore to Iowa City is 799.9 miles (1287.3 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 910.3 miles, taking about 16h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Iowa City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 58min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 22min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~22h 3min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Iowa City

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM