Iowa City to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Sheridan?

The distance from Iowa City to Sheridan is 804.9 miles (1295.3 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located WNW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 965.9 miles, taking about 19h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Sheridan in Wyoming.

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 Sheridan. 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.