Cheyenne to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

689 miles 1108.9 km · straight line
826.9 miles estimated 1330.7 km · driving distance
16h 38min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Cheyenne from Iowa City?

The distance from Cheyenne to Iowa City is 689 miles (1108.9 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located E of Cheyenne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 826.9 miles, taking about 16h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Cheyenne in Wyoming 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 Cheyenne and Iowa City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cheyenne to Iowa City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 38min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 58min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 37min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cheyenne & Iowa City

Quick Facts

Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m 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 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients