Iowa City to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Manhattan?

The distance from Iowa City to Manhattan is 315.5 miles (507.8 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located WSW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.7 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Manhattan in Kansas.

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 Manhattan. 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.