Denver to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from Iowa City?
The distance from Denver to Iowa City is 716.7 miles (1153.4 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.3 miles, taking about 13h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 239 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
- You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator