Iowa City to Park City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1038.8 miles 1671.8 km · straight line
1246.6 miles estimated 2006.2 km · driving distance
25h 5min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Park City?

The distance from Iowa City to Park City is 1038.8 miles (1671.8 km) as the crow flies. Park City is located W of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1246.6 miles, taking about 25h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Park City in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 5min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 6min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~32h 37min $150–$436* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Park City

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Park City
40.65°N, 111.50°W
America/Denver
2103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients