Iowa City to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Kearney?

The distance from Iowa City to Kearney is 398.1 miles (640.7 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located W of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.7 miles, taking about 9h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Kearney in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Iowa City and Kearney. 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.