Iowa City to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Iowa City from Nashville?
The distance from Iowa City to Nashville is 457.5 miles (736.3 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SE of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.9 miles, taking about 10h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Nashville 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Iowa City and Nashville. 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 153 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 54.4 times to circle the Earth's equator