Iowa City to Pleasant Grove: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1055 miles 1697.8 km · straight line
1266 miles estimated 2037.4 km · driving distance
25h 28min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Pleasant Grove?

The distance from Iowa City to Pleasant Grove is 1055 miles (1697.8 km) as the crow flies. Pleasant Grove is located W of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1266 miles, taking about 25h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove. 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 Pleasant Grove

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 28min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 34min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~33h 6min $152–$443* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Pleasant Grove

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Pleasant Grove
40.36°N, 111.74°W
America/Denver
1409m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients