Fort Worth to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692.8 miles 1114.9 km · straight line
853.9 miles actual route 1374.2 km · driving distance
15h 0min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Iowa City?

The distance from Fort Worth to Iowa City is 692.8 miles (1114.9 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located NNE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.9 miles, taking about 15h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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.

How to Get from Fort Worth to Iowa City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 0min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 0min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~19h 30min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Iowa City

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM