Fort Collins to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Collins from Iowa City?

The distance from Fort Collins to Iowa City is 708.6 miles (1140.4 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 850.3 miles, taking about 17h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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.