Iowa City to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Iowa City from Memphis?
The distance from Iowa City to Memphis is 457 miles (735.4 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located S of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 528.1 miles, taking about 9h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Memphis in Tennessee.
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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.
Coordinates come from public place data for Iowa City and Memphis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 54.5 times to circle the Earth's equator