Grand Teton to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

980.9 miles 1578.6 km · straight line
1177.1 miles estimated 1894.3 km · driving distance
23h 41min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Teton from Iowa City?

The distance from Grand Teton to Iowa City is 980.9 miles (1578.6 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located E of Grand Teton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1177.1 miles, taking about 23h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Grand Teton in Wyoming 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 Grand Teton 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 Grand Teton to Iowa City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 41min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 25min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 47min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Teton & Iowa City

Quick Facts

Grand Teton
43.79°N, 110.68°W
America/Denver
2100m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients