Farmington, New Mexico to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

954.5 miles 1536.1 km · straight line
1145.4 miles estimated 1843.3 km · driving distance
23h 2min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Iowa City?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Iowa City is 954.5 miles (1536.1 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located ENE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1145.4 miles, taking about 23h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Iowa City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 2min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 38min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~29h 57min $137–$401* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Iowa City

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 318 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients