Gulfport to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gulfport from Iowa City?

The distance from Gulfport to Iowa City is 792 miles (1274.6 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located N of Gulfport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.4 miles, taking about 19h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Gulfport in Mississippi 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Gulfport 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.