Iowa City to Loves Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

134.8 miles 217 km · straight line
168.6 miles estimated 271.3 km · driving distance
3h 23min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Loves Park?

The distance from Iowa City to Loves Park is 134.8 miles (217 km) as the crow flies. Loves Park is located ENE of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 168.6 miles, taking about 3h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Loves Park in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Iowa City and Loves Park. 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 Iowa City to Loves Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 23min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 4min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 13min $20–$59* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Loves Park

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Loves Park
42.32°N, 89.06°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 45 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 184.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients