College Station to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

807.7 miles 1299.9 km · straight line
969.3 miles estimated 1559.9 km · driving distance
19h 30min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Iowa City?

The distance from College Station to Iowa City is 807.7 miles (1299.9 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located NNE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 969.3 miles, taking about 19h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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 College Station 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 College Station to Iowa City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 30min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 24min $78–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 21min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Iowa City

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients