Colorado Springs to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Colorado Springs from Iowa City?
The distance from Colorado Springs to Iowa City is 726.8 miles (1169.7 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.2 miles, taking about 14h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 242 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
- You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator