Iowa City to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Muscatine?

The distance from Iowa City to Muscatine is 30 miles (48.3 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located ESE of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 39 miles, taking about 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Muscatine. 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.